The first guide for our national government
The Articles of Confederation
This document declared independence of the American Colonies from England
The Declaration of Independence
What the division of government into 3 branches is officially called:
separation of powers
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
The introduction to the Constitution is called the...
The Preamble
The branch of government that MAKES the laws
Legislative Branch
The branch of government that ENFORCES & INTERPRETS the law
Judicial Branch
Our essential rights as American citizens are called...
The Bill of Rights
Changes made to the Constitution (the "add-ons")
Amendments
Our freedom of religion is guaranteed in the _____ Amendment
1st
Our right to bear arms (own guns) is in the ____ Amendment
2nd
This amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment
8th
Congress (the Legislative Branch) is made up of ______ and _______
The Senate & the House of Representatives
The head of the Executive Branch is _____
the President
The word that describes when a law or action goes against the Constiution
Unconstitutional
The head of the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
