Basics
This important document is the rules for our government.
The Constitution
This branch makes the laws.
Congress/Legislative Branch
The First Amendment protects __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________. Name one of them.
speech, press, religion, assembly and petition
The first ten amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
This branch carries out the laws.
President/Executive Branch
The Second Amendment gives people the right to do this.
bear arms/have weapons
The Constitution starts with these three words.
We the People
This branch decides if laws are fair.
Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
Police usually need this paper from a judge to search your home.
a warrant
The Constitution was signed in this city.
Philadelphia
The leader of the Executive Branch is this person.
The President
This amendment says you can vote when you turn 18.
the 26th Amendment
The Constitution was signed in this year.
1787
The Supreme Court has this many judges.
Nine
This amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial with a jury.
the 6th Amendment