preamble
What are the beginning words of the Constitution of the United States?
Which branch of government is responsible for raising and spending money?
Legislative
What branch is in charge of the military?
Executive
Which branch covers the laws of the US?
Judicial branch
How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
What is the introduction to the Constitution of the United States called?
Preamble
How often are the members of the House of Representatives elected?
every 2 years
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
Who nominates the judges for the Supreme Court?
president
How is the public involved in changing the Constitution?
they are part of writing, reviewing, and ratification
set the expectation of the new government
What are 2 qualifications for a member of the House of Representatives?
25 years old, citizen of US for 7 years
The president is the __________________of the armed forces.
Commander in chief
this is giving aid and comfort to enemies or waging war against the US
treason
What is the supreme law of the land?
Constitution
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What are the 2 organized parts of Congress called?
Senate and House of Representatives
Can a president be removed from office?
yes
Who confirms the nominees for judges on the Supreme Court?
Senate
What is it called when each side presents their views in a respectful manner?
civil discourse
How many people were present during the writing of the Constitution?
55
When and where does the Congress meet?
at least once every year on the first Monday in December and in Washington DC
What are 2 qualifications for the office of president?
at least 35 years old, resident of the US for 14 years, a natural born citizen
What kinds of cases does the supreme court hear?
controversies between state/ citizens and states/ citizens and citizens
Each state constitution is to be what?
a representative democracy