Amendments
How many amendments are there?
27 Amendments
What is the purpose of the Legilative Branch?
To make laws
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
To enforce laws
What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws
Who is the current President of the USA?
Donald Trump
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect people's individual freedoms.
How long do Representatives and Senators serve for?
Representatives - 2 years
Senators - 6 years
What is the purpose of the president’s cabinet?
To advise the President and make sure laws are being enforced
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
What are the first 3 words to the Preamble?
"We the People..."
How many terms is a President limited to by the 22 amendment?
2 terms
How is representation determined for each state in the House and Senate?
House - population
Senate - 2 for each state
What are the requirements to become President?
35 years old, live in U.S. for 14 years, native born citizen
What are the 3 ways a justice can leave office?
Death, impeachment, or retirement
How can the Constitution be amended?
2/3rds of Congress proposes a Amendment and 3/4ths of the States ratify it.
What are the five freedoms given to you in the 1st amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, and Religion
What is a special power the Senate and House have?
Senate - approve treaties, presidential appointments, act as a jury during impeachment trial
House - create bill dealing with money, select president if needed, start an impeachment trial
What is an executive order?
A directive (statement) issued by the president that has the force of law.
What is judicial review?
Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to review laws and executive actions to determine if they are constitutional.
What the first four positions in the line of succession?
Vice President, Speaker, President Pro Tempore, Departments/Cabinets
Explain the 3 amendments that impact Americans’ voting rights.
15th - All men can vote regardless of race
19th - All women can vote
26- 18 year-olds can vote
What are four expressed powers of Congress?
Declare War, Borrow and Print Money, create and collect taxes, have an army and navy, create post offices, punish piracy, issue copyrights and patents, maintain weights and measures
What are 3 positions the President can appoint to and who has to approve those appointments?
Ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices, U.S. Marshalls, Federal Judges, Cabinet Members/Department Heads
Senate approves all appointments
Identify 3 types of cases the Federal Courts has the jurisdiction to hear.
Cases dealing with the Constitution, Federal laws, disputes between sates, bankruptcy, or ambassadors.
What is the electoral college and how many votes does someone need to win?
The electoral college votes for the president and a candidate needs 270 votes to win.