Branches of Government
What branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
Who takes over if the President cannot serve?
The Vice President
Fill in the blank: do ordain and establish this Constitution for the _____________.
United States of America
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Who decides issues not mentioned in the Constitution?
Individual States
What was the first form of government before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Fill in the blank: We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect ________ establish…
Union
What system makes sure no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
How many state senators are in the Illinois General Assembly?
59
How many years is a President’s term?
4 years
Fill in the blank: Justice, ensure domestic ________, provide for the common defense, promote....
Tranquility
How many U.S. Senators represent each state?
Two
Which amendment prevents cruel or unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
How long is the Illinois Governor’s term?
4 years
Did George Washington write the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?
No, the framers did
Fill in the blank: The general ________, and secure the blessings of liberty…
Welfare
Congress is made up of what two houses?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
How many state representatives are in the Illinois House?
118
What does “bicameral” mean?
Two chambers (houses) of Congress
Fill in the blank: To ourselves and our ________, do ordain and establish this…
Posterity