Study Guide / Midterm Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution.
True or False: The Constitution can be amended.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _______.
Bill of Rights.
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Which branch of government makes federal laws?
The Legislative branch.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States? (As of October 2023)
John Roberts.
What is the main duty of the Executive branch?
To enforce laws.
True or False: The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Senate has ______ members.
100.
What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
Six years.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment.
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress.
True or False: The President can appoint Supreme Court justices.
True.
What is the process by which the Constitution can be amended?
Proposal by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for interpreting the Constitution.
Judicial branch.
What is a system of checks and balances?
A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
James Madison.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights.
True or False: All amendments to the Constitution must be approved by the President.
False.
What is the main function of the Legislative branch?
To make laws.
Fill in the blank: The House of Representatives has ______ voting members.
435.
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment.
