Three Branches Government
What branch makes laws for the country?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
How are lawmakers in the house of Representatives chosen?
By state population
Which Amendment says you don't have to testify or incriminate yourself?
5th
What is the PURPOSE of the Preamble?
To tell the goals of the government.
What is it called when when branches try to check the powers of the other branches so none can be too powerful
checks and balances
What branch interprets or reviews laws for the country?
The Judicial Branch
Which part of the Legislative Branch has an equal number of lawmakers?
The Senate
Owning and bearing arms (owning guns) is which Amendment?
2nd
The FDA and CDC look out for food and drug safety and fighting sickness and disease. What part of the Preamble is this?
"promote the general welfare"
Which group wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution so they could all sign it?
Anti-federalists
What branch enforces of carries out laws for the country?
The Executive Branch
What is an Amendment?
A change / addition to the Constitution
Which Bill of Rights Amendment was included because of the Intolerable Acts?
3rd - no quartering soldiers
Which part of the Preamble means a calm and peaceful country?
"insure domestic tranquility"
Which group supported the Constitution?
Federalists
In which branch would you see judges dressed in robes?
The Judicial Branch
The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to _______?
protect individuals rights and freedoms
Which Amendment called for "speedy or quick" trials?
6th
Which phrase in the Preamble means to protect us with the military?
"provide for the common defense"
In the Constitution, "We the people" means ...
the people are making our government's laws
Where does the President of the USA work?
The Executive Branch
Which Amendment has freedoms like freedom of speech and religion?
1st
Which Amendment says "cruel and unusual" treatment is not allowed?
8th
Under Federalism with National and State governments, what does the whole country and each state need to collet to pay for everything?
TAXES
Name the 2 parts of the Legislative Branch.
Senate and House of Representatives