Understanding the Constitution
Three Branches of Government
The Constitution of the United States
Amendments
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
100
A system that divided powers between the states and the federal government
What is the federal system of government
100
This branch writes the laws, grants money, and declares war.
What is the legislative branch?
100
The first 10 Amendments
What are the Bill of Rights?
100
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting free exercise of: speech, press, right to assemble, or petition the government.
What is the first amendment?
100
Foreign - born people whose parents are not citizens must move to the US
What is a naturalized citizen?
200
The House of Representatives can vote to bring charges of serious crimes against a president.
What is to impeach
200
This branch interprets the Constitution and other laws, and reviews lower-court decisions.
What is the Judicial Branch?
200
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insecure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
What is the Preamble?
200
No soldier should be quartered (housed) in any house without the consent of the owner.
What is the third amendment?
200
Return to the country of origin
What is to deport?
300
The president can cancel laws Congress has passed
What is to veto
300
This branch proposes laws, commands armed forces, conducts foreign policy and makes treaties.
What is the Executive Branch?
300
The proportion to override a presidential veto.
What is two-thirds
300
The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable search and seizure.
What is the fourth amendment?
300
Over 18 years old, lived in the USA for at least 5 years, law - abiding, basic knowledge of US history, and show an understanding of written and spoken English.
What are requirements to become naturalized citizens?
400
Freedom from punishment.
What is a pardon?
400
Members must be 25 years old, live in the state they represent, have been a citizen for 7 years and serve 2 year terms.
What is a member of the House of Representatives?
400
Each state shall appoint a number of electors to vote for the president.
What is the electoral college?
400
Right to keep and bear arms (own a gun).
What is the second amendment?
400
pay taxes, obey laws, register for military draft, serve on juries, and vote.
What are three duties of US citizens?
500
These commands have the power of law.
What are executive orders?
500
These members must be 30 years old, have been a citizen for 9 years, live in the state they represent, and serve a 6 year term.
What is a member of the Senate?
500
Courts the Constitution includes in the Judiciary.
What are the Supreme Court and lower federal courts?
500
No person should be held to answer for a capital, or crime, unless on an indictment.
What is the fifth amendment?
500
to vote, campaign for candidates, and work with interest groups
What are ways to participate in the election process?
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