Branches of Government
What are the 3 branches of government?
1. The Legislative Branch
2. The Executive Branch
3. The Judicial Branch
The first ten amendments are know as _______.
Anti-Federalist or Federalist -
Against Constitution
Anti-Federalist
What does "checks and balances" mean?
Different parts of a government have powers that limit each other, preventing any one part from becoming too powerful.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes Laws: Write and vote on laws
Which amendment?
Rights in civil cases/Right to a jury:
7th Amendment
Anti-Federalist or Federalist -
Wanted a bill of rights
Federalist
What does "impeach" mean?
Accuse a government official, like a president, of wrongdoing, and potentially remove them from office.
What does the Executive Branch do?
Enforces Laws: The President makes sure the laws are followed
What amendment:
No unreasonable searches or seizures/you have the right to ask for a warrant?
4th Amendment
Did Anti Federalist want state rights or a strong central government?
State Rights
What does "judicial review" mean?
The power to check if laws or government actions are fair and follow the Constitution
What does the Judicial Branch/Supreme Court do?
Interprets Laws: They decide if Laws are fair and constitutional
Which amendment:
Right to Bear Arms?
Anti-Federalist or Federalist -
Includes Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Federalist
Can the president veto a law passed by Congress?
Yes
President
Name 5 of any of the 10 amendments
1. Freedom for Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly
2. The Right to Bear Arms
3. Right to refuse quarters to soldiers
4. Protects people from unreasonable search and seizure
5. Protects people from being held for a crime unless accused, double Jeopardy, and self-incrimination
6. The Right to a fair and speedy trial
7. Right to trial by jury
8. Protects from cruel or unusual punishment
9. Not all rights are listed in the Constitution
10. Powers given not the federal government that belong to the people
Anti-Federalist or Federalist -
Against Constitution
Anti-Federalists
If the President doesn't like a law passed by Congress, what can the President do to stop it from becoming a law?
The President can veto the law or refuse to sign it