| A | B |
|---|
| three branches of gov. | Exectutive, Legislative, Judicial |
| first ten amendments | Bill of Rights |
| There are how many amendments? | 27 |
| the highest court in the land | Supreme Court |
| when the Pres. says no to a bill | veto |
| the stars on the flag stand for | 50 states |
| the stripes on the flag stand for | 13 original colonies |
| How long do judges serve? | for life |
| judges may also be called | justices |
| How long is a Pres. term? | 4 years |
| Who has the power in a democracy? | the people |
| our two major political parties | Democrats & Republicans |
| What month do we vote for Pres? | November |
| the big speech that the Pres. gives every year | The State of the Union Address |
| the main job of Congress | to make laws |
| each state has _____ Senators | two |
| Who chooses all federal judges? | the President |
| How many justices are on the Supreme Court? | 9 |
| keeps one branch from becoming too powerful | checks and balances |
| the # of Senators we have | 100 |
| the # of Representative we have | 435 |
| Congress meets in this city | Washington D.C. |
| He was in charge of writing the Declaration of Independence | Thomas Jefferson |
| The President Starts His Job On? | Jan:20 |
| The Best Way To Check The Power Of Government Is To? | Vote |
| Who Can Declare War? | Congress |
| How Dose Congress Change The Constituion? | Add An Amendment |
| A Group Of People Who Decide On A Case? | Jury |
| To Charge A Person With A Crime? | Impeach |
| The Presidents Helpers? | Cabinent |
