US Constitution

By Mr. Griffin

The President of the United States serves for ____ years.

4 years

True or False

The 1st Amendment protects our right to bear arms.

False

The 2nd Amendment protects our right to bear arms.

The 3 Branches of the Federal Government are:

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

Who serves as the President of the Senate?

The Vice President

The current Vice President is Joe Biden

What Congressional District do we live in?

The 29th Congressional District

The Constitutional Convention was held in __________.

(city)

Philadelphia

Each state has _____Senators.

2 Senators

Our country’s 1st Constitution was called ____________.

The Articles of Confederation

Which branch of the government creates the laws?

The Legislative Branch

Which branch of the government interprets the laws?

The Judicial Branch

True or False

Supreme Court Justices receive a 10 yr appointment.

False

They receive a lifetime appointment.

The President can serve for ______ terms.

The President may server for 2 terms.

True or False

The first 12 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

False

The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

True or False

Only the President of the United States can declare war.

False

Congress declares war.

Which branch of the federal government does the President

belong to?

The Executive Branch

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

There are 9.8 Associate Justices and 1

Chief Justice

The Current Chief Justice is John Roberts

Who are the 2 Senators from NY State?

Kristen Gillibrand

Charles Schumer

If the President of the United States dies or resigns, who

takes office?

The Vice President

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