U.S. Government
This Branch of Government creates laws and confirms presidential appointments
Legislative Branch
No cruel or unusual punishment
Amendment 8
in 1754 He wrote an article entitled "Join or Die"
Benjamin Franklin
The President, Vice President, and the FBI are all part of this Branch of government
Executive Branch
Freedom of speech, religion, & press
Amendment 1
After the British Empire began recruiting this group of people George Washington did the same
African-Americans
This Branch of government determines the constitutionality of laws and executive actions
Judicial Branch
The right for citizens to be armed (Right to bear arms)
Amendment 2
Occurs every 10 years to determine the population of the nation
U.S. Census
The "Highest Court in the Land"
Supreme Court
Right to a speedy and fair trial
Amendment 6
The form of government where power is shared between the local and federal (national) governments
Federalism
The Congress can override a Presidential Veto if both legislative bodies
obtain a 2/3 vote
Citizens hold all rights not listed in the U.S. Constitution
Amendment 9
The best teacher of the 9th grade class
Mr. Ota
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Ms. Whitehall
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Ms. B