Constitution
This is the name of the legislative branch of government, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is Congress?
If politicians want to change or add to the Constitution, they can write this.
What is an amendment?
The nation's capital is named after this early president.
Who is Washington?
If the president doesn't like a law that Congress approves, they can say this and get rid of it.
What is a veto?
The freedom of this allows people to say negative things about the government without going to jail.
What is freedom of speech?
Washington helped set up this part of the executive branch, filled with skilled experts from departments that give the president advice.
What is a Cabinet?
Before the Constitution, this law-making document was known for creating a weak central government.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The fourth amendment outlaws police officers looking through a person's house without this.
What is a warrant?
Washington decided to retire from office after this many terms, setting a precedent (almost) all future presidents followed.
What is 2 terms?
The Constitution makes little mention of this sensitive topic, as to not upset the Northern or Southern states.
What is slavery?
What are guns?
This early political party believed in a strong central government, trade with Britain, and that America's future was in factories and cities.
What is the Federalist party?
Who are judges?
This number amendment protects prisoners from receiving cruel or unusual punishments.
What is the 8th Amendment?
This political party believed in stronger state governments, an alliance with France, and included future president Thomas Jefferson
What is the Democratic-Republican party?