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Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
Which branch of government is the President and Vice-President?
Executive
Which branch of government interprets the law?
Judicial
How many Articles are there?
7
What can change the Constitution?
Amendments
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the people
The first 10 Amendments are called ____.
the Bill of Rights
How many Amendments are there?
27
Where is the capital of our federal government located?
Washington, DC
Where is the capital of our state?
Pierre, SD
The government in South Dakota is a _____ government.
state
The government in Washington is the _____ government.
federal
The supreme law of the land is the ____.
Constitution
Who is the Constitution for?
the people of the U.S.
This means no branch of the government will have too much power.
Checks and balances
Who did the U.S. fight for its independence?
Great Britain
