U.S. History Review #3

Front

What does the Constitution do?

Back

Sets up and defines our government

Front

How many amendments does our Constitution have?

Back

27

Front

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

Back

We the people

Front

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch of our government?

Back

The President

Front

When was the Constitution written?

Back

1787

Front

The lawmaking branch of the U.S. government is the _______________ Branch.

Back

Legislative

Front

What is an amendment to the Constitution?

Back

A change or addition to the Constitution

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Which branch of the U.S. government reviews and explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

What is the "rule of law"?

Back

Everyone, including our leaders in government, must obey the law

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

Supreme Court