Constitution
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
“We the people”
Where is Congress?
Congress is in Washington D.C
Who were the colonists?
Settlers from Europe who came the US and established Colonies
What are the names of the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
The US Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and …?
The Senate
How is parliament relevant to what we are learning?
Parliament is relevant because England has a Parliament. The Colonists rebelled against the British.
Why did the colonists revolt against the British?
The colonists revolted against the British because of taxation without representation
Who lived in the Americas before the Colonists?
Native Americans
Why did the founding fathers divide power among the three branches of government?
So that power is separated and no one branch has too much power
What is the most important court in the US?
The Supreme Court
Why is having a Constitution important?
It is important to have a Constitution to clearly define the role and power of government. It gave people certain rights.
What is an example of legislation in the US?
An example of legislation is laws that make littering illegal. Many acceptable answers
How were the Native Americans affected by the colonies?
Native Americans were negatively affected by the colonies because they were forced from their land.
Do all countries have branches of government like the US?
No, not all countries have separate branches of government
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How does the Preamble relate to the Constitution?
The Preamble is a part of the Constitution
What is a country with different forms of government?
China is a country with a different form of government. Many acceptable answers
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The government did not have the power to tax
What is another way of saying separation of power?
Checks and Balances
What is the Congress’ job
To make laws
What Amendment would you add to the Constitution?
Students will have the freedom to come up with an answer.
How is Government different from Society?
Government is different from society because government refers to politics and laws. Society is a broad definition
Is it harder to destroy a government or build a new one?
It is harder to built a new functioning government
What is the weakness of separating power of the branches of government?
There can be disagreements between the branches
What is the judicial branch in control of?
Making sure laws are followed