The Preamble
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Consitution
The primary work of Congress is to make _____
Laws
Who nominates Supreme Court Justices
The President
The highest court in the US is called the ___________ ___________
Supreme Court
The principle of the Constitution refers to the sharing of power between the national and state governments
Federalism
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Who has to sign a bill before it becomes a law?
President
The president can negotiate these with foreign countries
Treaties
Who must approve nominees for Supreme Court Justices
Congress
Which system ensures that any one branch of government doesn't get too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
To balance the power of large and small states, each state has _______ senators.
Two
A person can serve a total of this many years as president of the United States
10
How long is the term in office for a Supreme Court Justice
Life
Which constitutional principle ensures that the people have the power
Popular Sovereignty
Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison
The only government entity that can propose an amendment
Congress
One of the president's powers. In Latin, it means "I forbid"
Veto
What are the age and citizenship requirements for Supreme Court Justices
There are none
This principle gives each branch of government certain powers
Separation of Powers
What is one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
A senator serves a term of this many years _____
Six
How old must a person be to run for president?
35
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court
Nine
The power of federal courts to review laws of Congress and acts of the executive branch in light of the Constitution, with the possibility that they will rule them to be unconstitutional.
Judicial Review