Amendments
How many amendments are there?
27
This word means to make a change, as in, to the Constitution
amend
Which are alike?
3x 4y -2w -3y
4y and -3y
Simplify
5x + 3x - 4
8x-4
A government where people decide the laws and services they want
democracy
This amendment guarantees the freedom to practice any religion of your choice
first
A document that outlines a plan of government
Constitution
Which are alike?
4x 5xy 2y 3xy
5xy and 3xy
Solve
3y - 8 = 7
y = 5
The idea that each branch is "checked" or restrained by the other two branches is known as what?
checks and balances
The right to bear arms is covered in which amendment?
second
Someone who rules with absolute authority.
example: Kim Jung Un
Dictator
Which are alike?
4c 3b 2a -a
2a and -a
Simplify
4a + 6 - 2a - 1
2a + 5
Name the three branches of government
executive, legislative, judicial
The first ten amendments are called what?
The Bill of Rights
To formally approve something, like the Constitution
ratify
Which are alike?
4xy2 -3xy2 -6y2
4xy2 and -3xy2
Simplify and Solve:
5w + 6 - w = 26
w = 5
The legislative branch is bicameral. Name its two parts:
Senate and house of representatives
Amendment Ten delegates power to which group?
The states (or to the people)
To accuse a public official of misconduct in office
example: The Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky scandal
impeach
7a2b2 6ab3 -2ab 4ab2 -3a2b2
7a2b2 and -3a2b2
A triangle has three sides:
y + 1
y+ 1
3y - 3
What is it's perimeter?
5y - 1
When the president refuses to approve something:
Veto