Government
What is the purpose of the USA government?
To protect citizen's rights and promotes common good.
What does the Rule of Law mean?
Everyone must obey the same law.
Who is a group of people who are randomly selected to hear evidence of a legal issue, then make a decision of the evidence heard?
Jury
What document protects individual rights in the US?
Bill of Rights
What was one of the greatest challenges of the Constitutional Convention?
Dividing the power between the federal and state government.
What branch of government is responsible for raising and spending money?
Legislative
What are 3 natural rights that cannot be taken away?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
How many stripes are on the US flag?
13
How does the beginning of the constitution start?
We the people
What are the three levels of government in the USA?
Federal, state, local
How does government get money to pay for its services?
taxes
What is a visual representation of important ideas, beliefs, traditions, and events?
symbol
What does a government employee like a police officer have to have to search a person or their private property?
search warrant
What branch of government is in charge of the military?
executive
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
Constitution
Feeling of love for your country is?
Patriotism
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
When government can take private property by paying for it, it is called?
Eminent domain
What are the 3 branches of government?
legislative, judicial, executive