Vocabulary
Branches of Government
Constitution
Amendments
Mish Mosh
100
splitting power between federal and state
What is federalism?
100
makes laws
What is the power of Congress?
100
keep the citizens safe and happy
What does promote the general welfare mean?
100
Bill of Rights
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
100
to make sure no one branch has too much power
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
200
peace at home
What is domestic tranquility?
200
enforces law
What is the Presidents primary responsibility?
200
there are no laws or courts higher than the Constitution- its word is final authority.
What does it mean hen we say the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land"
200
whether you can or cannot carry a gun
What is the 2nd amendment?
200
introduction-research- compromise-approval
How does a bill become a law?
300
power to decide if laws or actions are unconstitutional
What is judicial review?
300
to interpret law
What is Supreme Courts primary responsibility?
300
preamble
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
300
illegal search and seizure
What does the 4th amendment proctect us from?
300
freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
What freedoms are guranteed by the 1st amendment?
400
can't be tried for the same crime twice
What is double jeopardy?
400
2 terms or 8 years
How many years can a president serve?
400
preamble, articles, amendments
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
400
rights of accused people
What does the 5th amendment guarantee us?
400
build roads and raise
Name 2 powers shared by the state and national government?
500
group of officials that cast the final vote for president
What is electoral college?
500
Judicial branch
Which branch of the government has the power to decide if cases are constitutional?
500
James Madison, 1789
Who is famous for writing most of the Constitution and in what year was it written?
500
the right to remain silent and get a lawyer
What do your Miranda Rights guarantee you?
500
an idea for a law
What is a bill?
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