3 Branches of Gov
What branch is responsible for interpreting the laws passed by Congress.
Judicial branch
These two Presidents were impeached by the House but ultimately acquitted by the Senate
Clinton, Nixon
This highest court in the United States settles legal arguments and decides what the Constitution means.
Supreme court
This amendment protects the five basic freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st
The 1848 document, written by women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, that used the Declaration of Independence to demand women's rights.
dec of sentiments
This is the action taken by the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
veto
President orders the military to take action, they are using this role, which means "leader of the armed forces."
Commander and chief
This Fifth Amendment protection means you cannot be put on trial for the exact same crime twice.
double jeopardy
The amendment that protects citizens' right to own weapons, often referred to as "the right to keep and bear arms."
2nd
why was the dec of independence written
to declare that the colonies were free and independent from Great Britain.
What branch is the president in charge of?
Executive
How many years can a president hold office
8 years
The Fourth Amendment requires police to get this document, usually from a judge, before searching your home or property.
a warrant
This is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
bill of rights
Name a famous man who signed the dec of sentiments
Frederick douglass
This branch holds the power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President.
senate
Name a power the president has
grant pardons, commander of military, enforce laws
The general principle in the Fifth Amendment that promises fair treatment and legal procedures for everyone.
due process
describe the 8th amendment
hint: protection from....
This amendment protects you from excessive bail, excessive fines, and overly harsh or painful punishments.
what was the convention called that the dec of sentiments was announced and read aloud at
seneca falls convention
Which branch has the role of declaring war
Legislative
explain what the chief citizens means for a president
These roles highlight the diverse responsibilities and powers of the president in the U.S. government. Model citizens with leadership and a good moral compass.
what is it called when the judical system checks other branches and laws for fairness
judical review
The Sixth Amendment guarantees an accused person the right to have a
lawyer
what date was the dec of independence written
july 4 1776