Indiana Constitution
The very BEGINNING of The Indiana and US Constitution is called The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Preamble
Name 2 Native American tribes that lived in the land that is now known as Indiana.
Illini, Shawnee, Miami, Delaware/Lenape, or Potawatomi
The HIGHEST level of government
National Government
At the national level, which branch can declare war and coin money?
Executive Branch
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the NATIONAL government and is responsible for making important decisions for our COUNTRY?
President
According to Section 23 of Article 1 of the Indian Constitution, what right do Indiana children have?
Free Public Education
Indiana became the ___th state in the union.
19
This government deals with schools, parks, and public services.
Local Government
What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
Determine a suspect to be innocent or guilty. If guilty, they decide punishments for crimes.
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the STATE government and is responsible for making important decisions for our STATE?
Governor
Name four (4) rights mentioned in The Indiana Constitution.
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition the Government, Protection from Unreasonable Search and Seizure
1816
The level of government below the national government.
State Government
Indiana has a bicameral legislative branch. What does this mean?
2 Houses in the Legislative Branch: House of Representatives & Senate
Who is the captain of a city or town (executive branch) leading a LOCAL government?
Mayor
What does it mean to "establish justice" and "promote the welfare?"
Create fair laws that treat everyone equally & give what is needed to the citizens
The Northwest Territory included what five (5) states?
Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, & Indiana
Sharing the power! This is a system where both the national government and the state governments have their own powers (exclusive powers), but they also work together (shared/concurrent powers). *Hint* This is a 10 letter word that ends with "m." Think marbled cake!!
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ m
Federalism
County council is local government. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. Which branch of government do they represent?
Legislative Branch
What are the qualifications to be eligible for governor?
At least 30 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of Indiana for at least five years prior to the election
What does it mean when it says "liberty is perpetuated?"
Keep something going FOREVER
"FREEDOM FOREVER"
According to The Northwest Ordinance of 1787, what were the 3 requirements to become a state?
have a population of at least 60,000 people, a form of government, and a state constitution with fair laws
What is the name of the clause that states the federal/national laws are the HIGHEST laws of the land? *HINT* Begins with an S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Supremacy
Name the major responsibility of each branch of government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial).
Executive- Enforces Laws
Legislative- Creates and Passes Laws
Judicial- Judge/Interprets the Laws
What is Mrs. Burkhart's MIDDLE name?
Yvonne