Constitution

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A bill that the United States had to pay

• The bill you get when you become a citizen

• The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution

• Not important - who cares about that anyway?

When was the Constitution written?

• 2001

• 1787

• 1900

• 1776

What right do Americans get under the First Amendment to the Constitution?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to bear arms

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech

How many branches of government are there?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 6

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

• Educational

• Legislative

• Judical

• Executive

There are 435 members of the ____.

• Senate
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives

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Checks and balances make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is

• Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.
• The President chooses a Cabinet to help with the many tasks.
• The Supreme Court has 9 justices.
• To run for office, senators must be US Citizens for 9 years or more.

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

• Natural Rights

What do we call a change to the constition?

• Bill of rights
• Preamble
• Laws
• Amendment

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

• Senate
• Congress
• house of representatives
• president