Branches of Gov
There are _____ branches of Government
3
The Supreme law of the United States is the _______
Constitution
The Bill of Rights are the first _____ amendments
10
Type of government where people are able to vote for their leaders.
Democracy
Who is the current Vice President of the United States
Kamala Harris
This branch makes laws
Legislative Branch
The first paragraph of the Constitution is called the _______
Preamble
This amendment protects your right to own a firearm
2nd
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
To become President, you must be how old?
35
Who is the head of the Executive Branch
The President
This is how each branch of government can restrain the acts of the other branches
_______ and _______
Checks and Balances
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press are all protected under this amendment
1st
How many representatives do we have in the Senate?
100
Which House in Congress has 2 representatives from each state?
Senate
This branch interprets laws
Judicial
This document stated that America was no longer under the rule of the King of England
Declaration of Independence
This Amendment states you have the right to an attorney even if you can't afford one
6th
This Supreme Court ruling stated that people who have been charged with a crime must be read their rights.
Miranda V. Arizona
America fought a war against this country to gain it's independence
England
This branch can impeach the President
Legislative
Changes to the Constitution are called _______
Amendments
What is the term for being charged for the same crime twice.
Double Jeopardy
The type of democracy we have in the U.S.
Representative Democracy
Who is Murfreesboro's Representative in the House of Representatives.
Scott Desjarlais