Mr. Heebner's Constitution Review

The Executive Branch

100

This person leads the Executive Branch. 

The President

200

This power allows the President to reject a bill passed by congress.

Veto

300

The leader of the Executive Branch is also known as the Commander in _________.

chief

500

In order to become President, a person must be a US Citizen and be at least _____ years of age. 

35

The Legislative Branch

100

This is the number of Senators we have in Congress.

100

200

Before the President signs it into law, this is what it is called.

A bill

300

This "house" of Congress has the power to declare war.

Senate

400

This is how Congress can override a Presidential veto.

A 2/3 majority vote

500

This is the number of Representatives we have in the House of Representatives.

435

The Judicial Branch

100

These people make up the Judicial Branch.

Judges

200

This court is the highest court in the land.

The Supreme Court

300

This is the number of Supreme Court Justices we have.

Nine

The Bill of Rights

100

This Amendment provides freedom of speech, press, and religion.

1st Amendment

200

This Amendment protects your rights to own a gun.

2

300

"I plead the fifth!" means you are declaring your right to...

remain silent. 

400

This Amendment protects your right to unreasonable searches and seizures.

The 4th Amendment

500

This is what the 3rd Amendment protects you from. 

Soldiers being quartered in your own home 

The Founders

100

This Founder wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson

200

This Founder lead the British Army in the French and Indian War.

George Washington

300

We would be eating beans on toast if it wasn't for this Frenchman. 

Lafayette

400

This Founder and member of the Sons of Liberty lead Patriots at the Boston Tea Party.

Samuel Adams

500

This founder was Washington's "right hand man," fought in several battles, and was a staunch abolitionist.

Alexander Hamilton