Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson*
What was the first Constitution of the United States called?
The Articles of Confederation
How many states needed to approve the Constitution before it could be ratified (approved)?
Nine (9)*
What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch?
To make the laws*
What is the main body of the Legislative Branch?
Congress*
How often must Congress meet each year?
At least one time*
What is the name of the building where congress meets?
The Capitol Building*
How long is the term of office for a Senator?
Six years (6)
What fraction of the Senate is elected every two (2) years?
One-third (1/3)
In order to become a senator, a person must be at least what age?
30 years old
How many years does a person need to be a United States citizen in order to become a Senator?
Nine years (9)
Who is the President of the Senate?
The Vice President of the United States
How many Senators are there in the United States Senate?
100 Senators
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435 members
How long is the term of office for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years (2)
How long must a person be a United States citizen to be in the house of Representatives?
Seven Years (7)
How old must a person be in order to become a member of the House of Representatives?
Twenty-Five years old (25)
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
Which house of Congress is responsible for the approving or rejecting treaties?
The Senate
Which house of Congress passes bills they hope will become laws?
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate
Which house of Congress is responsible for impeaching federal officials?
The House of Representatives
Which house of Congress is responsible for acting as the jury in cases of impeachment?
The Senate
Which house of Congress is responsible for selecting the President if no candidate receives the majority of the votes?
The House of Representatives
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives must have a majority of its members present to conduct business. What is this called?
Quorum
What is the name for a proposed law, or a law before it is passed?
Bill
Which House of Congress is where bills for revenue must begin?
The House of Representatives
In order for a bill to be successfully passed by the House of Representatives or the Senate, it must receive approval from how many in the house?
Half + 1 of the members present
After a bill is passed by Congress, it can become a law if who signs it?
The President
If the President does nothing with the bill within 10 days of receiving it, and Congress adjourns during those 10 days, the bill does not become a law. What is this called?
Pocket Veto
What is the main duty of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the laws
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
How long is the term of office for the President?
Four years (4)
On what date does the President take office?
January 20
What are the maximum years a President can serve?
2 terms; 10 years
A person must be at least what age in order to become president?
35 years old
If the President dies or leaves office, who takes over as the new President?
The Vice President
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military?
The President
What is the name of the heads of the executive departments who meet together with the President in order to give him advice?
The President's Cabinet
What is the main duty of the Judicial Brand?
Interpret Laws
How does one become a federal judge?
The person must be appointed by the President and approved by the Senate
Once a person becomes a Federal Judge how long may a Federal Judge serve?
Life
How old must a person be in order to become a Federal Judge?
No Limit
What do you call the power of the Supreme Court to declare national laws unconstitutional?
Judical Review
How many justices (judges)are there on the Supreme Court?
Nine Justices (9)
Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the name of the highest court in the United States of America?
Supreme Court
Which branch of government has two houses?
Legislative Branch
Which branch of government is the Court System of the United States?
Judicial Branch
Which branch of government enforces the country's laws?
Executive Branch
Which branch of government makes the country's laws?
Legislative Branch
Which branch of government Interprets the meaning of the Country's laws?
Judicial Branch
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the rights of freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion?
The First Amendment
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?
The Second AmendmentS
Which cabinet officer is responsible for carrying out war?
Secretary of Defense
Which cabinet officer is responsible for carrying out farm programs?
Secretary of Agriculture
Which cabinet officer is responsible for taking care of school progrmas?
Secretary of Education
Who is the President of the United States of America?
Donald Trump
Who is our Secretary of State?
Rex Tillerson