Vocab
What is the Constitution?
The written plan for the government
Who was the first African American woman on the US senate?
Barbara Jordan
Which branch has the President?
Executive
Which amendment protects Americans from search and seizure?
4th amendment
Which 1 of the 3 African American senators we learned about was free born?
George T Ruby
What term is associated with "power to the people"?
Popular sovereignty
Who was the 36th president of the US who promoted civil rights, but made some bad decisions during the Vietnam war?
Lyndon B Johnson
Which branch CREATES/MAKES the laws?
Legislative
Which amendment allows Americans to speak out freely against our government?
How many senators are in the US senate?
100: 2 from each state
What does federalism mean?
The division of power between the federal gov and the state govs
Which 1 of the 3 African American senators we learned about was free born?
George T Ruby
Which branch CHECKS other branches by overturning laws that they see as unconstitutional?
Which amendment is most associated with federalism? (the division of power between the federal and state govs)
10th amendment
What does it mean when we say "freedom of speech in the PRESS"
The press: you can publish articles/statements in newspapers, on TV, etc.
What is the term that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Who did the Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention in 1976?
Barbara Jordan
Which branch contains CONGRESS: the Senate and House of Representatives?
Legislative
What is the definition of the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, and the press
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Articles
The Amendments
What id the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments
Pick a person we learned about and tell me 2 reasons why they should be considered a hero?
How can the legislative branch check the other branches?
1. By creating legislation
2. By impeaching (firing) the President
Which amendment tells us that not all of our rights are listed in the Constitution?
9th amendment
Who is best known for promoting civil rights, women's rights, and being an inspirational speaker?
Barbara Jordan