Preamble/Articles
Amendments
Branches of Government
Federalism
Terms
100
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the people
100
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
100
How many branches of government do we have?
3
100
What is one power that is shared between the state and federal government?
To tax people, to make laws, to borrow money, to create a court system
100
What does the term "government" mean?
A system of laws and leaders that helps keeps people safe and protect their rights.
200
What is the Preamble?
It is the introduction to the constitution and it describes the purpose of the Constitution.
200
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
200
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
200
What is a power that only the federal government has? Name one
To declare/conduct war, to control trade between the states and other nations, to create post offices, to coin money
200
What does the term "law" mean?
Statements that define how citizens should behave.
300
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
7 articles
300
What is the first amendment of the Constitution? (Hint: there are three components to this)
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of press.
300
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive
300
Name a power that only the state government has.
To create schools, to control trade within the state, to make traffic laws, to regulate laws about marriage/divorce
300
What does the term "veto" mean?
When the president turns down a bill or refuses to sign it into law.
400
What is the purpose of the articles of the Constitution?
They explain the structure of the government.
400
What does the term "amendment" mean?
Change
400
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial
400
Is the state or federal government that provides a military?
Federal government
400
What does the term "override" mean?
When Congress votes to cancel the President's veto.
500
What is the 2nd article of the Constitution?
The Executive Branch (President)
500
TRUE or FALSE: one of the first 10 amendments is the right to trial by jury.
True
500
Which branch of government writes the laws?
Legislative
500
Is the state or federal government in charge of issuing drivers' licenses?
State government
500
What does the term "federalism" mean?
Power is divided between the federal government and state governments.
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