What does the US Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
what does the judicial brach do
decides if a law goes against the Constitution, interprets laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
what is one branch of the federal government?
judiciary, legislative, executive
who makes federal laws?
congress
How many US Senators are there?
100
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
Who is in charge of the executive branch
the President
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
In what month is the Election Day for President?
November
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
4
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?
run for federal office
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
what do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
population
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all the people in a state
Who vetoes bills?
the President