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SS Final S2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do we call a change or addition to the Constitution | Amendment |
| What does ratify mean | To approve |
| What is the name of the Intro to the Constitution | Preamble |
| What was our first government that was very weak and had little power? | Articles of Confederation |
| Know the five freedoms listen in the First Amendment to the Constitution | Assembly, Petition, Press, Religion, Speech. |
| What is the main role of the executive branch. | Enforce Laws |
| Who becomes president if the current president and VP cant serve anymore | Speaker of the House |
| What is the presidents group of advisors called | Cabinet |
| How many Cabinet Depts.? | 15 |
| Define VETO | Reject a bill |
| What is the main role of the Legislative Branch | Make laws |
| Who is the Chief Officer of the HOR (house of reps) | Speaker of the house |
| who is the chief officer of the senate | VP |
| How many terms can reps and senators serve | infinite |
| Who can propose or introduce a bill | members of congress |
| What is the main role of the judicial branch | Interpret laws |
| How many justices are there | 9 |
| WHo appoints judges | President |
| Checks and balances define | To make sure one branch isnt too powerful |
| Which case rules that segregation is bad | Brown v. Board |