Branches of Government & Checks and Balances
7 Principles of the Constitution
Bill of Rights and Roots of Government
100
The U.S. Constitution set up power to be divided between ______ branches of government.
3
100
Which principle of the Constitution is pictured below?
Separation of Powers
100
The ______________ are the first _______ amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill of Rights; 10
200
Describe the executive branch's powers and who serves in the executive branch.
- Enforces laws
- President
- Vice President
200
Which principle of the Constitution is pictured below?
Individual Rights
200
The first government of the United States.
The Articles of Confederation
300
Describe the legislative branch's powers and who serves in the legislative branch.
- Makes laws
- Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)
300
The Constitution limits government power.
Limited Government
300
The _______________ failed because it was too _____________ because it only had a ___________ branch. It was replaced by the ___________________.
Articles of Confederation, weak, legislative; Constitution
400
Describe the judicial branch's powers and who serves in the judicial branch.
- Interprets the laws
- Judges
- Courts/Supreme Court
400
Which principle of the Constitution is depicted below?
Checks and balances
400
The Magna Carta ____________ and gave us the principle of __________________.
limited the King's power; limited government
500
The judicial branch can declare a law ___________________.
Unconstitutional
500
Describe popular sovereignty
People have power in the government
500
Match the following
C. Virginia House of Burgesses = first representative government
A. Mayflower Compact = list of laws and rights for the people of Massachusetts
B. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut = 1st written constitution in the colonies
600
The Constitution wanted to ensure no branch tried to become too ______________, so they created a system of ________________.
Powerful; Checks and Balances
600
Describe republicanism
people vote for representatives to serve in the government
600
The colonists listed their grievances (complaints) against the king and formed the United States of America.
A. Mayflower Compact
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Articles of Confederation
B. Declaration of Independence
700
Describe which branch is using power to check another branch.
1. Declare Laws Unconstitutional
2. Veto a law
3. Declare War
4. Appoint judges
5. Override a veto
1. Judicial branch checking the legislative branch
2. Executive branch checking the legislative branch
3. Legislative branch checking the power of the legislative branch
4. Executive branch checking the power of the judicial branch
5. Legislative branch checking the power of the executive branch
700
Describe federalism
State and national (federal) governments share power.
700
Describe each amendment in the Bill of Rights
1st Amendment - Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
2 - right to bear arms 3. - No quartering of troops 4. No illegal search and seizure 5. Right to remain silent, no double jeopardy, due process 6. right to a fair and speedy trail 7. Right to a jury in a civil trial (money) 8. No cruel and unusual punishment 9. rights to the people 10. power to the states