US Constitution

Front

Who is in charge of the executive branch and who elects them?

Back

the President, the electoral college

Front

What does the judicial branch do?

Back

decides if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional

Front

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? Options: the military, the Bill of Rights, checks and balances, federalism

Back

checks and balances

Front

What does the Constitution do?

Back

sets up and defines the government

Front

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Back

27

Front

Who can check the power of Congress by vetoing bills?

Back

the President

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

the Supreme Court

Front

The bicameral legislature consists of which of the following?

Back

the Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

How many Senators represent a state?

Back

2

Front

How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?

Back

by state population