The Three Branches
This branch is described in Article I of the Constitution.
Legislative Branch
This document was a weak plan for government that was eventually replaced by the Constitution.
Articles of Confederation
A citizen's required actions, like serving on a jury or paying taxes, are known as these.
Duties
This article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch.
Article III
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.
Sixth Amendment
The powers of this branch include the ability to declare war and veto bills.
Legislative Branch
This is what we call a change or addition to the Constitution.
Amendment
These are what we call a citizen's voluntary actions, like voting or volunteering.
Responsibilities
This is the law-making body of the government.
Congress
This amendment guarantees that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have.
Ninth Amendment
Who holds the power to interpret the laws and what is this power called?
Judicial Branch (specifically the Supreme Court) and Judicial Review
Define the "big idea" of the Constitution that means the people have the ultimate power.
Popular Sovereignty
This is the official term for the protections granted to citizens by the government.
Rights
Article II of the Constitution describes the qualifications and powers of this office.
President (or Executive Branch)
This amendment abolished slavery.
13th Amendment
Name the two groups of people who make up the Legislative Branch and how long their terms are.
House of Representatives (2-year term) & the Senate (6-year term)
Explain the difference between the "big ideas" of Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances.
Separation of Powers divides government into three branches, while Checks & Balances allows each branch to limit the power of the others
Describe the main difference between a citizen's Duties and their Responsibilities.
Duties are mandatory/required by law, while Responsibilities are voluntary actions expected of good citizens
Which branch's members are the only officials elected by the Electoral College?
Executive Branch (the President/Presidential Cabinet)
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18 in all elections.
26th Amendment
Name the three main powers held by the Executive Branch.
Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, vetoing laws, and appointing officials/judges
Define Federalism and provide one example of a power it reserves for the states.
The division of power between the national (federal) government and the state governments, and one example is the power to set up schools or conduct elections
What is one example of a Right protected by the Bill of Rights?
The right to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, or the right to bear arms (Any specific right from the Bill of Rights is correct.)
Who has the power to enforce the laws and which Article describes their role?
President (or Executive Branch) and what is Article II
Explain the main function of the 14th Amendment concerning citizenship and due process.
It grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and guarantees due process and equal protection under the law to all citizens