Building Our Government

Front

We the people, in order to build a more perfect _________.

Back

union

Front

The American colonists built out government to avoid being ruled by _________ or kings and queens.

Back

monarchs

Front

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Length of term for Supreme Court justices

Back

Until Death or retirement

Front

Another name for the President, Vice President and Cabinet

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Divides the power between the federal government and the states

Back

Federalism

Front

Government system involving a king or a queen

Back

monarchy

Front

The first step in a bill becoming a law is the introduction by a Congress Person in a ____________.

Back

committee

Front

This person is selected by the majority party in the House of Representatives.

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

A type of democracy where we elect our representatives.

Back

Republic