The Preamble
The Preamble is.....
The introduction to the U.S Constitution
The First Amendment protects which of these rights
Freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
What is a Government?
Group of people who makes rules and laws for a city, state, or country
Define the word Responsibilities
Doing what you are supposed to do
“We the people of the United States” means
All citizens coming together as one nation
The Fifth Amendment says people have the right to
Right to stay silent and have a fair trial
The Legislative Branch is responsible for
Define the word Preamble
Introduction of the U.S. Constitution
“Insure domestic Tranquility” means
Keeping peace and safety at home
The Fourth Amendment protects people from what
Being searched without a good reason
The Executive Branch
Carries out and enforces laws
Define the word Constitution
Document that explains how the government works and lists the rights of the people.
“Establish Justice” means
Having fairness, laws, and courts
The Eighth Amendment protects people from
Cruel or unfair punishments
The Judicial Branch acts like
The country’s referee for the rules
Define the word Treaties
Formal agreement between two or more countries
“In order to form a more perfect Union” means
To make a stronger and more united country
The Sixth Amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to
Right to a speedy and fair trial by jury
Why are Checks and Balances important for the branches of government?
This system makes sure no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
Define Checks and Balances
a system in a government where each of the three branches has the power to limit the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.