Preamble/ Checks and Balances
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?
To establish the goals and purposes of the government.
What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws.
Who is the head of the Executive branch at the national level?
The President
What does the Judicial branch do?
Interprets laws.
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech?
The first amendment.
What does the phrase "We the People" signify in the Preamble?
The government is created by and for the people.
Which part of the legislative branch is responsible for representing states equally?
The House of Representatives.
Who is part of the Executive branch at the state level?
The Governor.
What is one thing the Judicial Branch can do if they disagree with a certain law?
They can declare the law unconstitutional.
What does the second amendment protect?
The right to bear arms.
What does "domestic tranquility" refer to in the context of the Preamble?
Peace and order within the country.
Where does the Legislative Branch meet at the Federal level?
The Capitol Building
Who is responsible for enforcing laws at the national level?
The President.
What is the name of the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court.
What does the fourth amendment protect against?
Unreasonable search and seizure.
What can the President do if they disagree with a bill passed by Congress?
Veto it.
Who approves treaties with other countries?
The Senate.
Which branch of government includes the Vice President?
The Executive Branch
Who nominates judges to the federal courts?
The President.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
Ten.
What is the purposes of checks and balances in the government?
To ensure one branch doesn't become too powerful.
What role does the Senate play in the Impeachment process?
Tries the President.
Where is the President's office located?
In the White House.
Who confirms the appointments of Supreme Court justices?
The Senate.
What does the fifth amendment protect against?