Branches of Government
This branch of government makes laws.
What is the legislative branch?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition are protected here.
What is the 1st Amendment?
The idea that the majority of voters decide issues is called this.
What is majority rule?
This document announced independence from Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This civic duty is required by law for many American citizens when called.
What is jury duty?
The executive branch is mainly responsible for this.
What is enforcing laws?
A student criticizing the governor online is protected by this constitutional right.
What is freedom of speech?
Majority decisions in America must still respect these.
What are minority rights?
This was America’s first national plan of government.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Citizens must do this every year to help fund government services.
What is pay taxes?
This branch interprets laws.
What is the judicial branch?
The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear these.
What are arms?
Watching candidate debates is a good way to prepare for this civic activity.
What is voting?
This document replaced the Articles of Confederation.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
Following laws and respecting the rights of others are examples of this.
What is being a responsible citizen?
Congress is part of this branch.
What is the legislative branch?
The 6th Amendment guarantees this type of trial.
What is a fair and speedy trial?
A citizen buying a new home is exercising this type of freedom.
What is economic freedom?
The _______ explains the goals and purposes of the Constitution.
What is the Preamble?
Printing money and declaring war are powers mainly held by this level of government.
What is the federal/national government?
This branch has the power to declare war.
What is the legislative branch?
The 8th Amendment protects against this type of punishment.
What is cruel and unusual punishment?
To win by majority rule, a candidate must receive over this % of the vote.
What is 50%?
The Constitution allows the president to reject a bill using this power.
What is a veto?
This system of government (federal, state, & local) prevents this one group from becoming too powerful.
What is federalism?