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What do we call a change or addition to the Constitution? a amendment
what does ratify mean? to approve
What is the name of the introduction of the Constitution? the preamble
What is the name of the introduction of the Constitution? articles of confederation
Know the five freedoms listed in the First Amendment to the Constitution. speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What is the main role of the executive branch? to enforce laws
Who becomes President if the current President and Vice President can no longer serve? the speaker of the house
What is the President’s group of advisors called? a cabinet
define veto": to reject a bill
What is the main role of the Legislative Branch? to make laws
Who is the chief officer of the House of Representatives? speaker of the house
Who is the chief officer of the Senate? vice president
How many terms are the U.S. Representatives and Senators allowed to serve? unlimited terms
Who can propose or introduce a bill? a senator or representative
What is the main role of the Judicial Branch? to interpret laws
How many Supreme Court justices are there including the Chief Justice? 9
Who appoints the justices to the Supreme Court? the president
Define the term checks and balances: to make sure one branch doesn't gain too much power
What court case ruled that segregation in public school was unconstitutional? brown v. board of education of Topeka
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