By the numbers
How many members are part of the Judical Branch?
9
Who are the 2 members of the executive branch?
President and Vice president
Who interprets laws?
Judicial branch.
When people say, "I plead the fifth," what are they referring to?
The fifth amendment. No one can be forced to testify against himself or herself
What was the purpose of the 13th amendment?
It abolished slavery.
How long is an appointment to the judicial branch?
Life
Senate and House of representatives.
Who enforces laws?
Executive branch.
What is the first amendment?
Right to free speech.
What was the purpose of the 15th amendment?
Prohibits the government from denying a person’s right to vote on the basis of race.
How long is an appointment to the executive branch?
4
What is another name for the legislative branch? Hint... It begins with a C.
Congress.
Who creates laws?
Legislative branch.
What is the second amendment?
Right to bear arms.
What was the purpose of the 18th amendment?
To make alcohol illegal.
How many members are part of the Executive branch?
2
This part of the legislative branch has 100 members.
Senate.
This branch can collect taxes, declare war, and loan money.
Legislative
The Bill of Rights protects citizens from the powers of ________.
the government.
What was the purpose of the 19th amendment?
Guaranteed women the right to vote
How many members are part of the Legislative branch?
535
This part of the legislative branch has 435 members.
The House of Representatives.
Which branch hears legal cases, makes legal rulings and decides if laws are constitutional?
Judicial branch.
The bill of rights are primarily the rights of who?
citizens.
What was the purpose of the 21st amendment?
To repeal the 18th amendment.