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Supreme law of the land
The Constitution
Second Amendment
Right to bear arms
First three words in the Constitution that establish the concept of self government
"We the People"
How many amendments are there total in the Constitution?
27
Three branches of government
Executive, Judicial and Legislative
What do we call the first 10 Amendments
Bill of Rights
Define Checks and Balances
A system that stops one branch of government becoming too powerful
What are first amendment rights
Right to speech, press, religion, petition and assembly
Highest court in the country
Supreme court
Chief Justice
John Roberts
Name the document that declared Independence from England?
Declaration of Independence
What does the Constitution outline?
Defines government, sets up the government, protects basic rights
Economy system in the US
Market economy
What is an Amendment
A Change to the Constitution
Powers of Federal Government
Declare war, print money, sign treaties
Cabinet
Advise the President
Commander in Chief
one of the roles of President. In charge of the military
What are the rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit to happiness
US congress consists of . . . .
House and Senate
Veto power
President has the option to veto laws, or not to sign off on them.
Senators represent . . .
The whole state
What is the Rule of Law
Nobody is above the law
Representation in the House
Based on population
Define freedom of religion
The right to practice any religion you please.
Reserved powers
powers of the state to regulate education, issue drivers licenses, provide protection etc