Vocab
Form of government- people have the power to choose their leaders and participate in decision making
Democracy
Leader of the United States and head of Executive Branch
President
How many branches of the government are there?
3
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights
Protects the rights of citizens
Main body of the US Constitution, outlining the power and responsibilities of the three branches of government
Articles
Change or addition to the US Constitution
Admendment
What is the main job of the President of the US
Enforce Laws
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Intro to the US Constitution, lists reasoning and goals
Preamble
System that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances
Who interprets the law
Judicial Branch
Why are Checks and Balances important to have?
They keep branches from becoming too powerful, keeps citizens protected, and having a say in the government
Group of elected representatives- make laws and decisions for the country
Congress
Highest Court in the United States
Supreme Court
Who creates / writes new laws
Legislative Branch
What is the importance of the Preamble
Sets the tone for why Constitution was written, gives it a purpose
First attempt at National Government- failed because of weak central government
Articles of Confederation
A set of basic principles and law that determine the power and duties of the government.
US Constitution
What power do branches have to check in on one another
Checks and Balances
Why is the Constitution important?
Tells us the rules and laws, helps us know how to be good citizens, protects citizens