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Which doc represents the supreme law of land?
us constitution
What does the US const., do?
sets up federal govt.
What is the first phrase of the US const.?
" we the people "
Which was established by a const. amendment?
senate may ratify treaties
What is the name of the first ten amendments?
bill of rights
one right included in the first amendment ?
free speech
how many amendments does const. have?
27
Which phrase in the US Constitution addresses the power to seize property
eminent domain
What is one branch of the US federal government
legislative
Who is in charge of the executive branch
president
Who signs proposed spills into federal laws
president
What is one chamber of the US Congress
senate
How many US senators and present each state
2
What is the length of the US senators electric term
6
, What is one power of the US Senate
impeach govt. officials
What is the length of the US representative elected term
2
What is one qualification to serve as a member of the US House of Representatives
25 years
What is the minimum number of members of the US House of Representatives representing each
state
1
What is the length of the US president elected term
4
The US Constitution requires that the president elected by whom
electoral
Who is commander of chief in the military
president
In both the US president in the US vice president are an able to serve who acts as president
speaker of house
Who has the power to veto bills
president
What is the highest federal court in the United States
supreme
Which two steps are required in order for someone to become chief justice of the US Supreme Court
nomination by president, confirmation by senate
Which part of the US Constitution protects the freedom of religion
bill of rights
What stops one branch of Government from becoming too powerful
checks and balances
What is the rule of law
no one is above