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What is the Constitution?
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What is the Constitution?
A document that outlines the Framework of the US Goverment
What is the Preamble?
Introduction to the Constitution
What is an amendment to the Constitution?
A change to the Constitution
What are the first ten amendments called?
The bill of rights
How many amendments do we have?
10
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Declared independence from Great Britain and listed grievances against the British
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To limit the power of each branch of government
What two houses make up the legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who makes up the executive branch?
President and Vice President
Who makes up the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
How many members of the House of Representatives are there? How long is their term? How many terms can they serve?435 members, 2 ear terms, 6 termsHow many members of the Senate are there? How long is their term? How many terms can they serve?2 members for each state, 6 years, 2 termsWhat is the order of presidential successionPresident, Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of StateHow many justices are there on the Supreme Court? How long do they serve for?9 and lifetimeWhat is the purpose of checks and balances?