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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
What is the term length for the President of the United States?
4 years
The President must be born in what country?
United States of America
This branch has two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
This amendment protects the rights of every American. The five freedoms: religion, speech, press, petition, & assembly
1st
Sections that the Constitution is divided into
Articles
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
How old must a member of the House of Representatives be?
25 years old
This branch contains the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
This amendment protects the property of American citizens from unreasonable searches
4th
A system of government with two houses
Bicameral
How many terms can the President serve?
2 terms
How old must a Senator be?
30 years old
This branch has the power to veto bills and appoint the Supreme Court Judges
Executive Branch
This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments
8th
System for electing the President where each state is worth an amount of electors based on their number of congressmen/congresswoman
Electoral College
How many senators are there TOTAL in the United States :)
100 Senators
How many years must someone be a citizen for to become a member of the House of Representatives?
7 years
This branch can declare war
Legislative Branch
This amendment guarantees the right to a fair and legal trial
5th
Congress cannot punish someone for something they did before it was illegal
Ex Post Facto Laws
What is the term length for a member of the Supreme Court?
Appointed for life
How many years must someone be a citizen for to become a Senator?
9 years
This branch can make treaties with other countries
Executive Branch
This amendment says the powers not given to the US government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people
10th