Semester 1 Review

Front

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

Back

president

Front

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

Back

checks and balances

Front

What are the first ten amendments called? Options: Constitution, Bill of Rights, Torah, Common Sense

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Which word means to approve or accept? Options: amendment, ratify, legislative, veto

Back

ratify

Front

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Back

To protect peoples' individual rights

Front

The highest law in the United States is the:

Back

Constitution

Front

Our three branches of government are: Judicial, Executive, Legislative

Back

Judicial, Executive, Legislative

Front

In charge of the court system

Back

Judicial

Front

Responsible for writing and passing laws

Back

Legislative

Front

Includes the President

Back

Executive