Constitution
This enforces laws, settles disputes, and protects people's rights and liberties.
A government
A person chosen to represent a group
A delegate
What is a democracy?
A government run by the people.
The first ten amendments are called what?
The Bill of Rights
Government Branches use what to make sure they are not over using their power.
Checks and Balances.
The constitution is what?
The highest law of the land.
This took place in Philadelphia. Delegates from the states met there to create the constitution
Constitutional Convention
The first words of the Preamble are what?
We the People.
What is an amendment?
A written change to the constitution.
Which branch includes the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Legislative
Declaration of Independence.
The men who created the constitution were called what?
The Founding Fathers
Name one amendment.
Freedom of religion, speech and press
The right to bear arms
No quartering soldiers
No search or seizures
Right to a fair trial
Right to a speedy trial by jury
Right to trial in civil cases exceeding $20
No cruel and unusual punishment.
Citizens have more right than is stated in the Constitution.
All other rights can be determined by the states.
This branch see that justice is carrie out and is in charge of the court system.
Justice
This document explains how our government works.
The Constitution
This branch makes sure that laws are carried out. The President is in charge of this branch.
Executive
What is Congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives.