Branches 1
This branch is responsible for making the laws of the United States.
Legislative
This branch has the power to declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
This amendment protects the "five freedoms": speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st amendment
Federalism is the division of power between the National (Federal) government and these governments.
State and Local Governments
This Amendment would be invoked if the President becomes unable to discharge the powers and duties of their office, such as due to severe physical or mental incapacity, resignation, or death. It has been referenced to be used against the current president
the 25th
The Supreme Court is the highest court in this branch.
Judicial Branch
Members of this house of Congress serve two-year terms to stay close to the people's "whim."
The House of Representatives
According to the Second Amendment, citizens have the right to keep and bear these.
arms
This is a power that only the Federal government has, such as making coins and bills.
printing and coining money
High-speed internet became a "public utility" recently; this federal agency is responsible for regulating it.
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
This branch includes the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
Executive Branch
This is the length of a term for a Supreme Court Justice.
for life
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from "unreasonable" versions of these by the police.
Search and Seizures
These are powers shared by both the Federal and State governments, like collecting taxes.
concurrent powers
This major international sporting event, often called "The World's Game," is preparing to be hosted across North America this summer.
FIFA World Cup
The two houses that make up the Legislative Branch are the House of Representatives and this.
Senate
To override a Presidential veto, this fraction of both houses of Congress must vote "yes."
two-thirds
This amendment ensures you don't have to testify against yourself (the right to remain silent).
The fifth Amendments
Under the 10th Amendment, any power not given to the Federal government is reserved for these.
NASA’s Artemis mission is currently making headlines for its goal to return humans to this celestial body.
The Moon
This "check" allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
veto
This power allows the Senate to approve or reject Presidential appointments, like judges.
advice and consent
The Eighth Amendment prohibits "cruel and unusual" versions of this.
punishment
This Clause in Article VI of the Constitution states that federal law wins if it conflicts with state law.
supremacy clause
By winning the 2026 tournament, this Northern Irish golfer became just the fourth player in history—joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods—to win back-to-back Green Jackets.
Rory McIlroy