There exists a social contract between law abiding citizens and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in which citizens pledge their loyalty in return for living in a safe environment in which certain natural rights, or freedoms are guaranteed.
What is Government
100
The President is the head of this branch.
What is the Executive Branch
100
The very first part of the constitution where the goals of the constitution are outlined, is called the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?
What is the Preamble
100
"Power to the People"
What is Popular Sovereignty
100
Protects the accused private property from being searched or the seized without a warrant
What is amendment 4
200
Of the following, which statement below BEST describes the definition of citizenship?
a) a legal member of a nation
b) someone who pays taxes and votes
c) someone who serves in the military
d) a legal member of a nation who pledges loyalty to their country
What is D!
200
The high ranking officials in this branch have great job security because their terms of service are for LIFE!
What is Judicial Branch
200
Which one of the parts below is NOT part of the preamble?
a) "Do ordain and establish"
b) "Insure Domestic Tranquility"
c) "The House of Representatives Shall"
d) "We the People"
What is C!
200
When power is shared between the Federal and State governments, ... "Shared Power"!
What is federalism
200
Protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly and the right to petition
What is 1
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
1-Leg
2-Exec
3-Jud
300
This branch of government's sole responsibility is to interpret the law...
What is Judicial Branch
300
The Constitution is considered the Supreme Law of Our Land...
True or False
What is TRUE!
300
By granting certain powers to oversee what the other branches are doing, this makes sure that no one branch becomes too powerful. "I check you, you check me"!
What is checks and balances
300
protects people from cruel and unisual punishment or excessive fines or bails
What is 8
400
Paying Taxes and Attending School is a citizen's....
Duty or Responsibility?
What is Duty!
400
This branch of government's sole responsibility is to enforce the laws...
What is Executive Branch
400
How many amendments are there in our constitution?
What is 27!
400
This outlines what the government is responsible for, ... what it can and cannot do..."You can do this, but you can't do that!
What is Limited Government?
400
Gives all law abiding citizens the right to own a firearm
What is 2
500
Defending the nation during a time of war is a civic duty or responsibility?
What is duty
500
This branch of government's sole responsibility is to make laws...
What is Legislative Branch
500
How many articles are there in our constitution?
What is 7
500
Separates our government into 3 branches...
What is Separation of Powers
500
Guarantees the right of the accused to a speedy trial heard by an impartial jury with legal representation