U.S. Constitution and Government Flashcard Round 1

Front

What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?

Back

We the People

Front

How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

27

Front

Which branch of government interprets the law?

Back

Judicial

Front

What does the president do with a bill they don't approve of?

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Vetoes it

Front

How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

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9

Front

Who becomes president if both the president and vice president can no longer serve? Options: Secretary of State, Speaker of the House, Chief Justice, Senate Majority Leader

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

Which document begins with “When in the course of human events…”?

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights

Front

What is required to override a presidential veto?

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Two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress

Front

How old must a person be to run for U.S. President?

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35