Government
Why is government necessary?
To provide order, protection, and services for people
What is the Constitution?
The big rule book for the United States
What are the first 10 Amendments
The Bill of Rights
Union
Joining things together into one
Tranquility
A peaceful and calm state
Which branch of the U.S. government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
`Which amendment is commonly connected to the right to bear arms?
Second
Establish
To start or create something
Promote
To help something grow, improve, or progress
Which branch carries out and enforces laws?
Executive Branch
Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly?
First
Justice
Being fair or treating people fairly
Welfare
Health, happiness, well-being, or help for people in need
Which branch interprets laws and decides whether laws follow the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
When was the Constitution ratified?
1788
Which amendment protects the right to a jury in a civil case?
Seventh
Posterity
All future generations of people
Secure
To protect from danger or keep safe
What does the Preamble mean?
Purpose of the Constitution
What does veto mean?
To reject a law
Which amendment protects people from having soldiers stay in their homes without permission?
Third
Ordain
To officially establish something through authority
Liberty
The quality or condition of being free