Question

2) How many amendments are there to the US Constitution? P. 205

Answer 1

2) How many amendments are there to the US Constitution?

27 amendments

3) What are the first 10 amendments called?

In 1791, a list of ten amendments was added. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

4) How many total representatives are there in the US Congress?

There are currently 435 voting representatives. Five delegates and one resident commissioner serve as non-voting members of the House, although they can vote in committee. Representatives must be 25 years old and must have been U.S. citizens for at least 7 years. Representatives serve 2-year terms.

5) Which branch of government is also known as Congress?

Legislative Branch

6) Which branch of government does the President belong to?

Executive Branch

7) How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

The Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment.