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Which document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Individual rights and freedoms
How long is a U.S. senator's term?
6 years
Compare and contrast the qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives with the qualifications to become a member of the Senate.
House: at least 25 years old, citizen for 7 years
Senate: at least 30 years old, citizen for 9 years
Both must live in the state they represent
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For life, as long as they choose to stay, or until they retire.
Who can veto bills?
The President
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
9
"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" appears in what document?
Declaration of Independence
How does the term of office for a Senator differ from that of a Supreme Court Justice?
Senators serve 6 year terms, Supreme Court Justices serve for life
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It declared freedom from Great Britain and started the United States.
List at least 2 powers of Congress?
Make laws, declare war, and impose taxes
What qualifications does a person need to be the President of the United States?
At least 35 years old, natural-born U.S. citizen, and lived in the U.S. for 14 years
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Legislative branch (Congress)
Give an important idea from the Declaration of Independence?
All people have natural rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
The Constitution
The President is in charge of what branch?
Executive branch
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
By amendments (they must be proposed and then ratified)