Vocab
a system of government that keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What is checks and balances?
Right to remain silent
What is the fifth amendment?
The executive branch carries out and enforces laws made by...
What is Congress?
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to what document?
What is the constitution?
an economic system where trade and industry are owned and controlled by private citizens for profit
What is capitalism?
the right to refuse your home to soldiers
What is the third amendment?
The Bill of Rights protects the basic rights of the...
What are citizens?
Congress is divided into two parts
What are the Senate and House of Representatives?
a legal limit on how long an elected official may serve in office
What is term limits?
Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition
What is the first amendment?
Instead of electing presidents, states elect a and cities elect a
What is a governor? What is a mayor?
What does veto mean?
What is to strike down a bill?
the various divisions and departments that actually run a large government
What is a bureaucracy?
Protects citizens from cruel punishment from the government
What is the eighth amendment?
The number of seats each state gets depends on the of the state
What is population?
How many members are there in the senate? How many from each state?
What are 100 and 2?
formal process of removing someone from political office
What is impeachment?
Citizens have rights that are not listed
What is the ninth amendment?
The responsibility of the judicial branch is to...
What is interpret laws?
The president acts as the commander in chief who leads the...
What is the armed forces?