Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws and pass spending bills to fund the government
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President, the cabinet, and the 15 executive departments
What is the main function of the judicial branch?
to interpret laws, apply them to specific cases, and determine if laws are constitutional.
Who is the “Father of the Constitution.”
James Madison
What rights and freedoms are protected in the First Amendment
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble peacefully, and the right to petition the government
True or False, ONLY the Legislative Branch can declare war.
TRUE
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
to enforce laws and oversee the operations of the federal government
How many "justices" make up the Supreme Court?
9
How many articles of the Constitution are there?
Seven
What rights and freedoms are protected in the Second Amendment
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms
What are the 2 parts that make up the legislative branch?
1. House of Representatives
2. Senate
Which Amendment limits a president to two four-year terms in office
22nd Amendment
What is judicial review?
the power the Supreme Court has to declare laws or actions of the government unconstitutional
What does Article I of the Constitution cover?
Duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the Legislative Branch
What rights and freedoms are protected in the Fourth Amendment
protection from illegal searches and seizures that are not reasonable
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which Amendment outlines the procedure of how Presidents and Vice Presidents are elected, specifically so that they are elected together.
12th Amendment
What does judicial activism mean?
it means judges use their personal views when making decisions on a case
What does Article II of the Constitution cover?
Duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the Executive Branch
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
How many senators make up the Senate?
100
Which Amendment clarifies that the vice president becomes president if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office
25th Amendment
What is judicial restraint?
when judges limit their power, sticking strictly to the constitution
What does Article III of the Constitution cover?
Duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the Judicial Branch
Which Amendment protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in a criminal case
5th Amendment