The idea that the government should be separated into three powers.
What is separation of powers?
A citizen must obey the law.
Duty
The first amendment includes five freedoms (parts). Name them.
Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech.
The right to a trial by jury is provided in the.....
7th amendment
It is the idea that political power is derived (received) from the consent of the governed ( the people).
What is popular sovereignty?
The principles of government allow for us to have rights. The first 10 rights we have are called the...
Bill of Rights
A citizen is encouraged to vote.
Responsibility.
The 5th amendment protects us from....
What is self-incrimination?
Greg is awaiting trial for crime that he committed. He has been waiting in a county jail for 3 years and has still not seen a judge. Which of his rights has been violated.
6th amendment- the right to a speedy trial
How many principles of government are there?
Seven
Citizens are required to pay taxes to both the state and federal governments.
Duty
This amendment gives us the right to bear arms.
2nd Amendment
What is stated in the 3rd amendment?
No quartering or housing of troops.
The ideas/principles used in the Texas Constitution were taken from which other constitution?
What is the U.S. constitution?
Volunteering to help serve within your local community.
Responsibility.
Amy got caught shop lifting. The judge says that the best punishment for her would be to cut her hands off so that she doesn't steal anything ever again. Which amendment was violated?
8th Amendment
The 4th amendment protects us from.......
unreasonable search and seizure.
The idea that that representatives are chosen by the people to represent them.
What is Republicanism?
The idea that federal and state governments have shared and specific powers.
What is Federalism?
The freedom to pursue "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
Right
This amendment created the idea of Federalism. It states that any power not given to the Federal government is then given to the states.
10th amendment
This amendment states that there are various rights that are protected by the constitution, even if they are not specifically in the constitution.
9th amendment