Constitution
Name 3 branches of the federal government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What is the bill of right to powers not given to the federal government belong to the people
the 10th Amendment
What is the 5th Amendment?
protects people from being held for crime unless accused, double jeopardy, self-incrimination
Who was the first head of the executive branch after the Constitution was established?
George Washington
Which branch of government includes the House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
Was Thomas Jefferson a member of the Constitutional Convention?
No
How old does some one need to be to be elected president?
35
How long is a Senator's term
6 years term
What is the Executive Branch?
this branch enforces laws of the land
Which branch gets to interpret the laws made by the legislative branch?
The Judicial Branch
Which branch has the President, FBI, NSA?
the Executive Branch
The beginning or introduction to the Constitution is called what?
Preamble
Who can write revenue bills?
House of Representatives
What is Constitution?
a set of laws that outline how a country, state and other political organization operates
What amendment gives the freedom of religion, speech, press and assembly?
the 1st amendment
Name the two houses legislative branch
What is Senate and House of Representatives
What amendment guarantees the right to “bear arms?”
2nd
Who is the head of the executive branch?
President
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
Seven articles
What are legislative branch jobs?
make laws, declare wars, and controls taxes
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
27
What term describes the system by which each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other branches?
Checks and balances
How many years does a member of the House of Representatives serve
2 years