Constitution Flowchart Flashcards
What are the three main sections of the Constitution?
- Preamble
- Articles
- Amendments
What are the three branches?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
How many articles are there?
7
The legislative branch consists of the ____
Congress
The congress consists of which 2 parts? Which is the upper house and which is the lower house?
House of Representatives (lower)
Senate (upper)
What is the duty of the legislative branch?
Make laws
What does the executive branch consist of?
President, Vice President, Cabinet
What is the duty of the executive branch?
Enforce laws
What does the Judicial branch consist of?
Supreme Court
What is the duty of the Judicial branch?
Interpret laws
How many members are on the supreme court? What are their position?
9 total
- 1 chief justice
- 8 associate justices
The first 10 amendments are called what?
Bill of Rights
What is duty of the Bill of Rights?
Guarantee freedoms and liberties
When official is impeached, what is the duty of each house?
House - impeaches official
Senate - tries case
Which house approves of government member appointed by president?
Senate