Foundations of government
what is the constitution?
The constitution is the supreme law of the u.s.
what is the executive branch?
This branch makes laws
what is freedom of speech?
the freedom to speak your mind
what is a citizen?
a person who is legally a member of a country.
who is the governor?
the leader of a state government (wes moore)
what is federalism?
a system where power is shared between the national and state governments
what is the executive branch?
the president is part of this branch.
what is freedom of religion?
the right to practice any religion or no religion at all.
what is voting?
one responsibility of citizens, such as voting or jury duty
what is local government?
a level of government that runs schools, police and fire departments.
what is popular sovereignty?
the idea that government gets its power from the people
what is the judicial branch?
this branch interprets laws and includes the supreme court.
what is due process?
the right to a fair speedy trial.
what is naturalization?
a way someone can become a u.s. citizen if not born here.
what is ordinance?
a law passed by a city or town
what is the bill of rights?
the first 10 amendmentsto the constitution
what are the house of senates and representatives?
congress is made up of these two
what is the fourth amendment?
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
what is +18?
the age you must be to vote in the u.s.
what is the state legislature?
the capital of a state is where this branch usually meets.
what is rule of law?
The principle that no one is above the law. including leaders.
what are checks and balances?
the system that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
what is the fith amendment?
This amendment protects the right to remain silent.
what is the oath of allegiance?
a promise citizens make to support and defend the constitution.
what is the u.s constitution?
a national document (the maryland constitution works alongside this national document.)