Founding Documents- 1
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this year
1776
This group has members based on the states' population
House of Representatives
Name the three branches of government
What are the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches
what is the supreme law of the land
constitution
This document declared the United States free from British rule.
Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights was ratified in this year
1791
The Judicial Branch can determine if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional and this responsibility.
How many Senators are in the United States
100
Makes a plan for the government and lays out the rights of citizens
The Constitution
The 1st amendment of the bill of rights has freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition the government, and this right
Freedom of Religion
What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch?
Execute or enforce laws
Years a senator serves
what is 6 years
Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit of Happiness is included in this document
Declaration of Independence
This amendment of the Bill of Rights says that the punishment must fit the crime
This group of people advise the president
who makes up the judicial branch
True or False: The Senate and House of Representatives cannot override a presidential veto.
False
What document did the United States use as their law of the land before the US Constitution was made?
Articles of Confederation
How many articles does the constitution have?
7
These two branches are in charge of approving and proposing treaties and budgets.
Executive & Legislative Branches
what type of vote elects the president?
The Electoral College
The constitution was planned here
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia