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| What are the 1st 10 amendments called? | The Bill of Rights |
| How many amendments are in the constitution? | 27 |
| How long is a Senator's term? | 6 |
| How long is a Representative's term? | 2 |
| How many terms can a President serve? | 2 |
| What are amendments? | additions or revisions |
| What is the minimum age a person must be before they can run for the US Presidency? | 35 yrs |
| How long do judges on the Supreme Court serve? | They serve for life |
| How many consecutive years must a Presidential candidate be a resident of the US? | 14 years |
| How many branches of government are there? | Three |
| What system keeps each branch of government having a balanced amount of power? | Checks and Balances |
| Who is in charge of the Executive branch of government? | President |
| Who is in charge of the Legislaive branch of government? | Congress |
| Who is in charge the Judicial branch of government? | Supreme Court |
| What is the main purpose of the Legislative branch? | Make laws |
| What is the main purpose of the Executive branch? | Enforce laws |
| What is the main purpose of the Judicial branch? | Interpret laws |
| Division of government roles into branches. | Separation of Powers |
| What does bicameral mean? | 2 house |
| How is Congress divided? | Senate & House of Representatives |
| How many years does 1 Presidential term last? | 4 years |
| Which amendment covers freedms, petitions & assembly? | Amendment 1 |
| Amendment giving right to bear arms. | Amendment 2 |
| Amendment dealing with quartering of soldiers. | Amendment 3 |
| Which amendment covers search & arrest? | Amendment 4 |
| Amendment dealing with rights in criminal cases. | Amendment 5 |
| Which amendment ensures the right to a fair trial? | Amendment 6 |
| Amendmant giving rights in civil cases. | Amendment 7 |
| Amendment dealing with bail, fines & punishment | Amendment 8 |
| Amendment including rights retained by the people. | Amendment 9 |
| Which amendment covers states' rights? | Amendment 10 |
| What is the purpose of the Preamble? | It is an introduction to the Constitution |
