Branches of Government Flashcard

Front

What are the three branches of government?

Back

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Front

Which branch of government makes the laws?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

The First Amendment protects which of these rights?
Options:
The right to bear arms,
Freedom of speech,
The right to a speedy trial,
Protection from unreasonable searches

Back

Freedom of speech

Front

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

Back

President

Front

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

Back

Ten

Front

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Back

Interprets the laws

Front

The Constitution was signed in what year?

Back

1787

Front

Which branch can veto laws?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

How many senators does each state have?

Back

Two