What are the 3 main parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble, the articles and the amendments
What two houses of Congress make up the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What are two responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
Making laws official and negotiating treaties
Where was the Constitution written?
Independence Hall Philadelphia, PA
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
Name the 3 Branches of Government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
How many senators are there from each state
2
Besides the President, who else is a part of the Executive Branch?
Vice President and cabinet members
What is the Supreme Court?
The highest court in the U.S.; Head of the Judicial Branch
What is the Constitution?
The highest law of the US. It says how the government works
Who is the head of the Senate?
The Vice President
How many senators are in the senate?
100
Name 2 jobs of the Judicial Branch
Explains the meaning of the Constitution and the laws passed by congress by ruling on important cases and rules whether something is constitutional or not
Name 3 of the major rights listed in the first amendment.
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Freedom to assemble, Freedom to petition
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To tell the rights that American citizens can have
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make our laws
What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
An introduction to the Constitution; explains the purpose and why it was written
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
Who is the head of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What makes up the Judicial Branch?
The court system. The Supreme court and other federal courts
What part of the Constitution are the Bill of Rights?
First 10 Amendments