PREAMBLE
What is the preamble?
The beginning of the constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments of the Constitution
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives & Senate
the President
Who is the head of the Judicial branch?
the SUPREME Court
What does "we the people" mean?
The people have the power to rule (popular sovereignty)
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protects people's rights
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
CONGRESS
What are the main powers of the Executive Branch?
3. Signs a bill into a law***
How many judges are in the Supreme court?
9
What does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?
make sure everyone gets along with each other
What is the 1st amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech!
What are the four powers of the Legislative Branch?
1. write and pass laws
2. appoint members to supreme court
3. override a veto (by 2/3 majority vote)
4. declare war
The president serves as Commander-in-Chief of the __________
Armed Forces (military)
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
to interpret the law; declare laws & actions of leaders unconstitutional
Think of: Judicial = judge = judges laws
making sure things are fair for everyone
Why was the Bill of Rights so important?
Because during the Revolutionary War, colonists were ruled and controlled by Great Britain, so the Bill of Rights makes sure everyone has the rights they deserve
The number of representatives in the House of Representatives is determined by __________
POPULATION
What does veto mean?
rejecting a bill
What does unconstitutional mean?
Violates the constitution
What does "provide for the common defense" mean?
defend the United States against all enemies
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
The number of representatives in the Senate is determined by _________
(every state has 2)
Who writes and proposes the bills to the president?
the Legislative Branch
Who appoints (elects) the judges to the Supreme Court?
the President