Vocabulary
Articles of Confederation
The document that set up the 1st U.S. government, failed
Executive Branch
Carry out the laws, “President”
Producer
makes an item
Which amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th amendment
What is one example of showing civility?
Holding the door, no littering, being a good listener, etc.
Checks and Balances
Each branch of government limits the power of the other branches
Judicial Branch
Interprets the laws, “Supreme Court” (judges)
Consumer
buys an item
Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?
To improve the document that governed the U.S.
When do prices fall when thinking about the concept of supply and demand?
Low demand = more items than people want
Constitution
The document that says how the U.S. government works (laws)
Legislative Branch
Makes the laws, “Congress”
Free Market Economy
People can buy/sell whatever they want
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
-Could not pay the bills/debts after the war
-Limited government power
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects free speech and freedom of religion?
1st
Cabinet
a group of advisors to the president, including the heads of important departments in the executive branch
Veto
To reject a bill/prevent it from becoming law
Interest Group
A group of people who work together to fix a problem
What is the reason that the United States has laws?
Safety of all people
All people treated equally
True or False: The government is allowed to collect both state and federal taxes.
True
Impeach
To accuse or charge a government official, such as the president, of committing a crime
Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments that protect rights/freedoms
Political Party
Republican + Democrat- they both work to hold power in the government
What are two ways that people can participate in government?
Volunteer for local government
Vote!
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom to protect yourself with a weapon?
2nd