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What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

One year.

Who can be impeached for committing high crimes or misdemeanors?

The President.

What is the length of a Senate term?

Six years.

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?

The President.

How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

Based on the population of each state.

Where do bills about taxes and spending money originate?

In the House of Representatives.

What are the roles of the President?

Head of State, Commander in Chief, and Leader of Political Party.

Who acts as advisors to the President?

The Presidential Cabinet.

What is the composition of the Supreme Court?

Consists of 9 members who are appointed for a life term.

What does bicameral mean?

Having two chambers.

What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch?

To make the laws.

Which branch of government enforces laws?

The Executive branch.

What branch interprets the laws?

The Judicial Branch.

What is the first step in the bill-making process?

A congressperson must propose the bill.

What is the last step in making a bill?

For the president to read and sign the bill.

Name four departments in the Presidential Cabinet.

Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Justice, Department of Education.

What are the three agencies that are part of the Executive Branch?

FBI, CIA, USPS.

Which article outlines the Legislative Branch?

Article 1.

Which Amendment guarantees freedom of speech?

The First Amendment.

What does the Second Amendment protect?

The right of Americans to bear arms.

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Unreasonable searches and seizures.

What protections does the Fifth Amendment provide?

Protection from self-incrimination, due process, grand jury trials, compensation for property seizure, and double jeopardy.

What rights does the Sixth Amendment protect for the accused?

Right to a speedy trial, impartial jury, notice of accusation, confrontation with witnesses, assistance of counsel, and compulsory process.

What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?

The right to a jury trial in civil cases.

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

Excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

What does the Ninth Amendment state about rights?

Rights not specifically written in the Constitution may be retained by the people.

What does the Tenth Amendment reserve?

Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved to the States or the people.