Bill of Rights
first ten amendments
What is the bill of rights
Who leads the House and the Senate respectively?
The Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore
Name the three branches of government
What are the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches
How many members are in the Supreme Court?
9
What amendment prohibited alcohol
18th
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms
who elects the president
what is the Electoral College
The president can do this if they do not want a bill to pass.
How old do you have to be to serve in the US Senate?
30 years
What was the purpose of the declaration of Independence?
Declare independence from Great Britain
There are this many electoral votes
538
what amendment allows no self incrimination
5th
The names of the two parts of the Legislative Branch
House of Representatives and Senate
This president served four terms in office but died in his 4th term.
FDR
how long is the presidents term, and how many terms are they allowed to serve?
4 years, 2
Sally was on trial for jaywalking. The judge sentenced her to death. The judge's sentence will be overturned because of this amendment
8th
If there is a tie in the Senate, who is the final vote?
Vice President
What did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment do?
Banned slavery, equal treatment regardless of race, all races can vote.
What is the max amount of years a person can be president?
8 years (or two terms)
The Senate can override a veto with ____ votes
2/3 or 67