Core Values of Constitution
The government and people should not lie
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
The 3 branches of government?
What are legislative, judicial & executive
This type of government has one person in control. His word is final.
What is a dictatorship?
The government is subject to the will of the people
Citizens should work together for the good of all. The government should make laws that are good for everyone.
What is the common good?
The 3 parts of the Constitution?
What are the Preamble, Articles & Amendments?
The job of congress is to
What is make the laws?
What is an oligarchy?
to approve
What is ratify?
Each citizen has the right to protection of their ________.
What is life?
What are amendments?
These people make up the executive branch
Who are the president and cabinet members?
This type of government has a ruler, king or queen.
What is a monarchy?
to change or clarify
What is an amendment?
Name the first three Core Democratic Values (these were stated in the Declaration of Independence)
What is life, liberty & pursuit of happiness?
It took this long to write the constitution
What is 4 months?
These groups make up the legislative branch
What is the Senate & House of Representatives?
In this government, citizens are able to vote through elected representatives.
What is a republic?
Shared power between states and the federal government
What is Federalism?
The constitution is ordained by the ________.
Who are the people?
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
What are the Articles of Confederation?
These people make up the judicial branch
Who are judges?
What is a democracy?
Rules for the Legislative branch
What is Article 1 of the Constitution?