1st 9 Weeks Government

Front

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

The principle that each branch of government must be separate from the others and function on its own is known as _______.

Back

separation of powers

Front

How many times has the Constitution been amended since it was first ratified?

Back

27

Front

In a democratic country, a senator wants to make a change to an existing law to improve it. What is the term for this action?

Back

amend

Front

How does the system of Checks and Balances protect people?

Back

It keeps any of the branches from overpowering the other so as not to destroy the rights of people.

Front

The branch of government that proposes laws and executes the laws made by Congress is led by the president.

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch of government makes laws for the country and is made up of Congress?

Back

Legislative

Front

This branch of government ensures that laws are constitutional. It consists of the Supreme Court with 9 justices and many other courts.

Back

Judicial

Front

The Constitution is made up of how many articles?

Back

Seven

Front

What is the term for dividing the powers of government between the Central government and the States?

Back

Federalism