US Constitution Flashcard

Front

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

Back

First Amendment

Front

Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the United States?

Back

President

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

legislative branch

Front

What is the minimum number of states required to ratify the US Constitution?

Back

9

Front

Which compromise resolved the issue of representation in the US Congress?

Back

Great Compromise

Front

Who has the power to declare war in the United States?

Back

Congress

Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws and the Constitution?

Back

judicial branch

Front

The first ten Amendments are called the

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

Back

Amendment

Front

Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.

Back

The People