US/VA Government Review

2. When do we vote for the President?
4. Has the power to veto legislation
6. Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly
10. Becomes President if a current President dies
11. Interprets the laws as fair or unfair
12. This amendment limits the number of times a person can be President
13. There are two of these from each state
14. This amendment protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial
15. The ________________ elect members of Congress
16. Senate and the House of Representatives make this up
17. This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
19. Has the power to declare war
20. The first form of government was known as the _________________.
23. Head of the Legislative Branch (title)
26. Makes the laws
29. The mayor of Rocky Mount
30. This council is elected by the county and serves to make important decisions in regards to the public school system
31. Has the power to declare war on a nation
32. This amendment grants gun ownership rights

1. This person is known as the father of the Constitution
3. This amendment abolished slavery
4. _________________ is the plan in place in case something happens to multiple people in line to the presidency
5. Acts as the Legislative Branch for local government (at the county level)
7. Head of a state government's Executive Branch
8. The group that is appointed by the President to help the President
9. This group of people serves as the Executive Branch of our local government
11. Court at the local/state level that deals with minors
17. The _________________________ officially elects the President
18. Enforces the laws
21. Has nine justices
22. This amendment protects the rights of citizens not to incriminate themselves (Ex: "I plead the ____")
24. This amendment gives anyone over the age of 18 the right to vote
25. Number of branches in our government
27. This plan created a bicameral Congress
28. This amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures