US Presidents
Who was the Vice President under George Washington
John Adams
What is the Introduction to the US Constitution called?
The Preamble
What is the duty of the Supreme Court
To interpret the laws
Which body elects the President of the United State?
The Electoral College
What does the 1st Amendment protect?
The freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
What is Popular sovereignty?
Power is in the hands of the people.
What is the House of Representatives power based off of?
Population
What is the Supreme court justice term length?
life (good behavior)
What is the name of the President's House?
The White House
Which amendment states citizens have the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
What is the title the President has for being in charge of the US Army and Navy.
Commander in Chief
Where is the Capital located?
Washington D.C.
The Constitution is known as the ___________ law of the land.
Supreme
Known as "the father of our country".
George Washington
What does the 3rd amendment state?
Protects against the forced quartering of soldiers
Which term is used for holding the 3 branches of government accountable to each other?
Checks and balances
What is the one house of Congress typically known as the upper house. (Has 2 representatives from each state)
Senate
What is the number of Supreme Court Justices on the Supreme Court?
9
What kind of laws does Congress make in the United States?
Federal Laws
T or F: The 6th amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure.
False.
List three powers of the President.
Appointing judges
Executive orders
Making treaties
Which Article of the Constitution tells how the Executive Branch of government should work?
Article 2
Judicial review was first used in this famous case.
Marbury v Madison
Which person in Government becomes President if the President and Vice President die.
Speaker of the House
What does the 10th Amendment State?
Anything that the Constitution doesn't say that Congress can do, is left up to the states and to the people.