Articles
THIS ARTICLE GIVES THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNORS THEIR POWERS
ARTICLE II
Protects your freedoms of speech, religion, assembly and petition.
First Amendment
These powers are clearly listed or numbered in the Constitution.
expressed (or enumerated) powers
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING
MAKING AND CREATING THE LAWS
A SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS EACH BRANCH OF A GOVERNMENT TO CHECK IN ON ANOTHER BRANCH TO PREVENT TOO MUCH POWER
Checks and Balances
THIS ARTICLE WAS CREATED TO ENSURE THAT EACH STATE HAD RIGHTS
ARTICLE IV
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Fourth Amendment
These powers are not clearly written in the Constitution, but are suggested, as many laws. What is it?
Implied powers
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH IS MADE UP OF TWO PARTS. IDENTIFY THE TWO PARTS
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE
GOVERNMENTAL POWER RESTRICTED BY LAW, USUALLY IN A WRITTEN CONSTITUTION
LIMITED GOVERNMENT
IN 1787 A SIGNIFICANT CONVENTION MET TO OUTLINE TERMS FOR THE UNITED STATES. WHAT DOCUMENT DID THIS CONVENTION AUTHOR?
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
Protects the rights of those on trial (including a speedy, public jury trial of one's peers and has access to an attorney.
Sixth Amendment
These are powers that either the federal or state governments do not have
Denied powers
WHAT ARE 3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
VETO/REJECT A PROPOSAL FOR A LAW, APPOINT FEDERAL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT, NEGOTIATE FOREIGN TREATIES WITH OTHER COUNTRIES
THE ABILITY TO ACT, THINK, AND HAVE CERTAIN FREEDOMS WITHOUT INTERFERENCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT.
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
ARTICLE I REQUIRES A TWO PART LAW MAKING BRANCH. THESE BRANCHES INCLUDE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE WHICH ARE ALSO CALLED
BI-CAMERAL SYSTEM
Protects the rights of the accused
Fifth Amendment
These powers belong to both federal and state governments
Concurrent powers
THE JUDICIARY BRANCH HAS THE POWER TO CHECK WHICH OTHER BRANCHES?
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE
THE IDEA THAT GOVERNMENT IS CREATED BY THE PEOPLE, MAJORITY RULE.
POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
THE FIRST THREE ARTICLES ESTABLISH WHAT?
THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.
Protects against excessive fines and bail and against cruel or unusual punishments.
Eighth Amendment
All powers not belonging to the federal government but to the states
Reserved powers
AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL JUDGES ARE ELECTED OR APPOINTED?
APPOINTED
WHEN YOU ELECT OR SUPPORT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE IT IS KNOWN AS
REPUBLICANISM