Branches of Government
How many branches of government are there?
3
(Executive, Legislative, and Judicial)
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms/own weapons
Imagine you wanted to convert to Catholicism, which amendment would protect your right to do so?
The 1st Amendment
What document protects our Individual Rights?
The Bill of Rights
What are RIGHTS?
Your freedoms, listed in the Constitution
"He knew his rights, and told the cop knocking at his door to get a warrant."
What do you call the branch the President is leader of?
The Executive Branch
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
You and your grandpa go duck hunting every winter on the lake behind his ranch. What amendment allows you to own your shotgun?
The 2nd Amendment
What is the name of the principle where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others?
Checks and Balances
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
AMENDMENT
"Congress passed a new amendment giving dogs the right to vote."
Which branch of government has the most power?
NONE.
They are balanced in power!
(Checks and balances)
What is the 5th amendment?
The right to remain silent
Imagine you are charged with a crime! Luckily, your trial is very soon and you have a good defense lawyer. Which amendment can you thank for this?
The 6th Amendment
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Power to the people
When the President rejects a law made by Congress
VETO
"The President vetoed the law when he learned it would raise his taxes."
What is the name of the group that runs the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
Which amendment says you do not have to provide housing to troops? Show the hand symbol for double points
3rd Amendment
You were on the run for a bank robbery, but they caught you and now it's time to face your punishment.
Which amendment protects you from being tarred and feathered? (or any other cruel and unusual punishment)
The 8th Amendment
What makes the U.S. a Republic? (Republicanism)
We vote for our officials
A system of government where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf
Representation
"Representation allows us to vote for people to go to government meetings and make decisions for the country."
What is the name of our legislative branch?
Double points if you can name both houses.
CONGRESS
Two houses: The Senate and The House of Representatives
Name the 5 freedoms included in the 1st amendment AND do the hand symbols.
RAPPS
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
What amendment did Mr. Hayes describe as our last line of protection against the government?
The 2nd Amendment
Explain Federalism
We have one set of major laws by the national/federal government, and another set of laws depending on which state we are in.
What does it mean for something to be "UNCONSTITUTIONAL?"
It does not fit or work with the Constitution
"Congress tried to make speaking Chinese illegal--but the 1st Amendment says we have freedom of speech, so that is unconstitutional!"