Main Ideas of Constitution
What does the idea of limited government mean?
Which part of the preamble means "peace and order within the country and people will not fight"?
"Insure domestic tranquility"
What is it called when the constitution is changed?
amendments/amended
Which government officials are included in the Executive Branch?
The President (and the cabinet)
What government officials/groups are a part of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court and Federal Court/Judges
What is republicanism?
The best form of government is one in which citizens choose representatives through elections.
Which part of the preamble means "they want Americans to enjoy freedom then and in the future"?
"Secure the blessings of liberty"
What is the main role of the legislative branch?
What role does the President have in creating laws?
The President vetoes or does not veto laws
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Interprets laws and protects the constitution (makes decisions on court cases which guides future decisions)
What part of the constitution preserves individual rights?
Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments of the constitution)
Which part of the preamble means "support an economy and society in which people could prosper"?
"promote the general welfare".
What are the two houses of Congress called? Which one is based on population?
The House of Representatives and the Senate. House of Representatives is based on population.
Supreme Court Judges, Ambassadors
How long do Supreme Court judges serve for?
For life
What is separation of powers?
The government is divided into 3 branches to limit one branch from becoming too powerful.
Which part of the preamble means "Americans wanted to be ruled by laws that applied to all fairly"
"establish justice"
What can the Legislative Branch do if the president vetoes their law?
They can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both the House and the Senate
Who can remove (impeach) the president?
What powers does the Judicial Branch have if a law that's passed goes against the constitution?
The Supreme Court can reject it/strike it down (get rid of it)
What is federalism?
State governments and the Federal government divide and share power.
Which part of the preamble means the "national government would protect the people"?
"provide for the common defence"
What other powers does the Legislative Branch have?
Raise an army, declare war, decide how to spend tax money, amend the constitution
What is one other role the president has?
Make treaties, Commander in Chief (head of military), grants pardons
What part of the Judicial Branch is the last court of appeals if you feel like a court decision is unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court