US Constitution Study Cards Flashcards
The Preamble describes the
purpose of the Constitution
The Constitution was established in order to
provide peace and safety for the people
The Father of the Constitution
James Madison
The Senate and House of Representatives together
Congress
Legislative Branch
Makes laws
How many years does a member of the House serve?
2 years
How many members are in the House?
435
The leader of the House
Speaker of the House
A U.S. Senator serves how many years?
6 years
Official leader of the Senate
Vice President
After a bill is passed by Congress, where does it go?
President
A President’s rejection of a bill
Veto
The Executive Branch
Carries out laws
Which group elects the President of the US
Electoral College
When is the Presidential Innauguration Day?
January 20
What is the President’s speech called that tells the “condition of the coubtry
State of the Union
What are the qualifications to be President?
35 years old, 14 years as US resident, citizen from birth
The Judicial Branch
Interprets the laws
How many judges are on the Supreme Court?
9
The head of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
“Supreme Law of the Land”
Constitution
1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
