Article I
What is the main job of Congress?
To make laws for the U.S.
Who is head of the executive branch?
The President.
What does Article IV say about states working together?
States must respect each other's laws and court decisions.
What is considered the "supreme law of the land"?
The Constitution
What are the three types of rocks?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
What two parts make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who becomes President if the President cannot serve?
The Vice President.
What happens if someone commits a crime in one state and flees to another state?
They can be returned to the state where the crime was committed. This is called extradition.
What happens if a state law conflicts with the Constitution?
The Constitution wins
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
Which part of Congress is based on state population?
The House of Representatives
What is the purpose of the Judicial branch?
To interpret laws and decide if they are constitutional.
What is an amendemnt?
A change or addition to the Constitution.
What does ratification mean?
Official approval
What famous composer went deaf later in life?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Which part gives each state equal representation?
The Senate
For life, as long as they behave properly.
Who can propose an amendment?
Congress or the states.
How many states had to approve the Constitution for it to take effect?
Nine states
Which planet has prominent rings?
Saturn
What special power does Congress have over money?
The power to tax and spend money
What kind of cases does the Supreme Court hear?
Cases involving the Constitution or disputes between states.
Why is it hard to amend the Constitution?
To make sure changed are carefully considered.
Why was ratification important?
It made the Constitution legally binding?
What is the perimeter of a circle called?