The Constitution
What is the Constitution?
A Plan for our National Government
What does the First Amendment protect?
Protects our freedoms of: Speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 amendments
Three branches of government
legislative, executive, and judicial
First step on how a bill becomes a law?
A bill is introduced to congress
What is the main purpose of the Constitution?
To tell the people how the government works and protects important rights
Which amendment says powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved to the states of the people?
10th
Why was the 10 Ammedments added to the Constitution
Tp protect important individual freedoms and rights
Branch that enforces the laws
Executive
Step 2 on how a bill becomes a law
The house of representative and senate debate, argue, and discuss the bill.
What does “We the People” mean?
"Us" the government gets it's power from the people
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
2nd
Where is the phrase “We the People” located?
At the beginning of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
Branch that makes the laws
Legislative
Step 3 on how a bill becomes a law
The bill goes to the President
What is the purpose of Checks and Balance?
To keep any branch from becoming too powerful
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches?
Fourth
What Amendments deal with the rights and protections of people accused of crimes, including fair treatment in the justice system?
4-8
Interprets laws and decides if the law follows the constitution
judicial
Step 4 on how a bill becomes a law
The President signs the bill, or congress overrides/ vetos
How does the Tenth Amendment limit the power of the federal government?
It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government, nor prohibited to the states, to the states or the people.
Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
How does Bill of Rights impact our daily lives?
Protects their rights to weapons or protect our rights to say what we want.
The congress is made up ______________ and _________________. It is part of what branch?
The house of representative and senate. Legislative branch
What is the purpose of having two houses in Congress?
To provide different forms of representation and help ensure laws are carefully considered.