LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE U.S.
government governs ALL
Americans.
“Federal”
WHAT IS A CONSTITUTION?
A constitution is a written document
The first ten amendments are known as
The bill of rights
What are the 3 levels?
Federal level
State level
Local level
Local level is? How Many members
Baltimore City Council (15 members)
EACH LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT IS BROKEN INTO THREE BRANCHES
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Executive branch
The United States Constitution does what?
The United States Constitution establishes the OUTERMOST boundary of government authority in the United States.
What are the first 3 amendments?
1- Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly
2- Right to Bear Arms
3- Quartering Soldiers
What is Statutes?
Statutes are what people usually think of when they
hear about “the law.”
The State of Maryland (Maryland General Assembly) These laws, compiled in the Maryland Code, are called...
“statutes” and can be enforced throughout the State of Maryland.
government governs residents of
a certain CITY, county, or town.
“Local”
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A constitution also sets the ____ for each part
of the government, explaining what's “out of
bounds.”
limits
What are Amendments 4-6?
4- No unreasonable Searches & Seizures; Search Warrant Requirements
5- Double Jeopardy; Self-Incrimination; Due Process; Grand Jury(fed); Eminent Domain
6- Criminal Trial Rights: Speedy, Public, Jury, Jurisdiction,
Informed of Charges, Confront Witness, Obtain Witnesses, Right to Counsel
STATUTORY LAW come primarily from what?
- The State of Maryland (Maryland General Assembly)
- The City of Baltimore (Baltimore City Council)
The City of Baltimore (Baltimore City Council) These laws, compiled in the City Code, are called ?
“ordinances” and can only be enforced in Baltimore City.
What does each branch represent
Legislative branch-
Judicial branch-
Executive branch-
Legislative branch- writes the laws
Judicial branch- interprets the laws
Executive branch- enforces the laws
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A Constitution limits _________________________.
what the government can and cannot do,
What are amendments 7-9
7- Jury Trial (Federal Civil Trial)
8- Cruel & Unusual Punishment, Excessive bail/fines
9- Inclusion of rights doesn’t exclude others
Federal level is?
United States Congress (2 houses, many members: Senate and House of Representatives)
What is a felony?
A serious crime often involving violence
government governs residents of
a particular STATE or territory.
“State”
The United States Constitution has changed a number of times.. What are the "changes" known as ?
Amendments.
What ias the 10th amendment?
10- Rights not given to the federal government go to the States or the people
State level is?
General Assembly of Maryland (2 houses, many members: Senate and House of Delegates)
What is a criminal Case?
The government brings the case against a defendant