General Knowledge
“We the People”
What are the first 3 words stated in the Preamble?
President and the Cabinet
Who makes up the executive branch
Label for giving aid to enemies, levying war and must have two witnesses to convict
What is treason
First ammendment
What ammendment gave freedom of speech and religion
Federalism
What is the separation of state and national governement powers
Thomas Jefferson
Who helped write the Constitution
Drafts and creates the U.S laws, has the authority to declare war.
What is the role of the legislative branch
The power to sentence and interpret laws for justice
What is the power of the judicial branch
Right to bear arms
What is the second ammendment
Keeps in check each branch of the government
What is checks and balances?
To ensure Liberty, Justice, Tranquility, Prosperity, common defense, and promote general welfare.
What are the reasons for the constitution
Must be 25 years of age and be a citizen for seven years
What are the requirements for Representatives?
May not flee the state into another to escape judgment
What can a U.S citizen under prosecution not do
14th ammendment
What ammendment gave citizenship rights
Separation of powers
What is the purpose of each government branch
This date represents: March 4th, 1789
When was the Constitution written
Must be 30 years of age and be a citizen for 9 years
What are the requirements for a senator
May be admitted by congress
What can new states do
Prohibition of liquor
What did the 18th amendment do
The powers denied to the states and national governement
What is limited government
Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, George Washington, John Dickinson
Who signed the Constitution?
Has the sole power to try for impeachments
What can the Senate do?
Supreme Court Justice
Who is the only role in the government that can serve as long as they want
Seventh ammendment
What ammendment gave a jury trial
A government with a selection of representatives
What is a republic