Foundations of Government
What is the purpose of government?
To keep order, provide services, protect citizens, and make laws.
What does it mean to be a citizen?
A legal member of a country with rights and responsibilities.
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law, even leaders.
What is a plan of a government called?
The Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which document announced the colonies’ independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Name one responsibility of citizens.
Voting, obeying laws, serving on a jury, or paying taxes.
Which branch of government interprets the law?
Judicial branch
What do we call the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax, No standing army, No Executive or legislative etc.
What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
Duties are required by law; responsibilities are encouraged.
What type of law deals with crimes and punishment?
Criminal law
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James ________
James Madison
How can a person become a U.S. citizen?
By birth or naturalization.
What type of law settles disputes between individuals?
Civil law
There are 7 principles the Constitution based on. What is one of those principles?
Separation of powers, checks & balances, popular sovereignty, etc.
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
Which philosopher’s ideas about natural rights influenced the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
What is one way citizens can influence government?
Voting, petitioning, protesting, or joining interest groups.
A student stops showing up to school and their parents are brought into court for truancy. What type of law is this?
Juvenile law
What are the list of rights called when an officer says to a suspect before questioning them?
Miranda rights
What are state powers called?
reserved powers