Unit 3 - The New Republic Part 1

Front

What is the supreme law of the land?

Back

The US Constitution

Front

What is an amendment?

Back

A change to the Constitution

Front

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

Back

Sets up and defines the government

Front

When was the US Constitution written?

Back

1787

Front

The idea of self-govt is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

Back

We the People

Front

Who makes federal laws?

Back

The Congress

Front

What is one branch of the federal government?

Back

Judicial

Front

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Back

The President

Front

What are the two parts of the US Congress?

Back

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

How many years are there in one term of office for a US Senator?

Back

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