Anatomy of the Constitution
How many parts is our Constitution divided into?
Nine.
What is the biggest department in the Executive branch?
The Department of Defense.
When do presidential elections take place?
November.
The part of their state the members of the House of Representatives represents is called a what?
District.
What is the only court created by the Constitution?
The Supreme Court.
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
“We the People”.
How many departments are there in the Executive branch?
15.
What is the Vice president’s job in the Senate?
Cast a tie breaking vote.
How many senators are there per state?
2.
What is the outcome of a trial called?
A verdict.
What system decides how the President is elected?
The Electoral College.
How do independent agencies differ from executive departments?
Independent agencies are not directly controlled by the Executive Branch.
What amendment to the Constitution imposed a limit on how long someone can serve as president?
The 22nd amendment.
What is the longest section of the Constitution?
Article 1.
If you think the Trial Court made a mistake, what is the name of the court you can appeal to?
appellate courts.
How long do federal judges serve?
For life.
What are regulations?
Rules the president makes about how laws will be carried out.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Army?
The president.
What is an enumerated power?
A power given to congress directly by the Constitution.
What is judicial review?
The Supreme Court’s ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?
9.
Who is the nation’s largest employer?
The U.S. federal government.
The president can grant pardons except in cases of what?
Impeachment.
What does the term Legislative mean?
To make laws.
What is a group of judges called?
Panel.