Preamble
What is the Preamble?
An introduction to the Constitution
How many branches of government are there?
three
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What is a bill?
An idea that a congressman writes because they want it to become a law
What is a Venn Diagram?
Used to compare and contrast two things or ideas
What does "establish justice" mean?
Create fairness for all citizens
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name the 1st amendment.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest
Where does a bill go first?
Congress, specifically House of Representatives
In three reads, what do you do during the second read?
Read with a partner, star next to important information and a question mark next to confusing parts/where you need more information/have questions
What does "a more perfect union" mean?
All 13 states coming together to act as one united country
Who is head of the Executive Branch?
The president
Name the 2nd amendment.
Right to bear arms
Who can sign a bill into a law?
What do you do during your third read through?
Read independently, mark text with E for evidence.
What does "posterity" mean?
All future generation
What are the two houses in the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives and Senate
The government can not search your home or seize (take) your property without your consent or a warrent.
What is it called when the president rejects a bill?
Veto
What goes in the middle of a venn diagram? What goes on the outside?
Middle - similarities
Outside - differences
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?
Make sure there is peace within our country
What is checks and balances?
Keeps each branch from becoming too powerful or misusing their powers
Name the 5th amendment.
You can not selfincriminate. You can not go to court for the same crime twice (double jeopardy). The government can not take your land without paying for it.
What happens if the president vetoes a bill?
The bill goes back to Congress for them to vote to override the president's decision with a 2/3 vote.
Bonus question: recite the preamle