Vocabulary
What is a democracy?
A type of government where people elect their leader.
What branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
Christian Bale was forced to testify against Batman. Which amendment was violated?
Amendment #5
When was the Bill of Rights signed (ratified)?
1791
What is a monarchy?
A type of government where there is a king or queen.
What branch of government carries out the laws?
Executive Branch
A citizen in your town committed a robbery. They were arrested and sent to jail for 10 years without a trial. What amendment was violated?
Amendment #6
How many branches of government are there?
3
What is a dictatorship?
A type of government where all the power is given to one person or a small group of people.
What branch of government evaluates or judges the laws?
Judicial Branch
Jackie got 200 signatures on a petition so teachers could not assign more than 1 hour of homework each night. What amendment allows her to do that?
Amendment #1
How many Amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
10
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments.
What branch of government is run by the president?
Executive Branch
Your mom gets a knock on the door and when she answers, she sees a soldier. The soldier says that they need a place to stay during this time of peace. You do not allow the soldier to stay in the house. Which amendment allows you to do that?
Amendment #3
Where does the Executive Branch meet?
White House
What is a system of beliefs by which a nation is governed?
Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
A new rule was passed in town that everyone must worship at a different church and practice the religion they want you to practice. What amendment was violated?
Amendment #1
Where does the Judicial Branch meet?
Supreme Court