U.S. Constitution
what are the three parts of the constitution called?
*Preamble
*Articles (explaining how government is structured)
*Amendments
this branch interprets or reads the laws to make sure they are following the constitution
Judicial Branch
You are called to the office because the principal thinks you vandalized the restroom. You refuse to answer any questions.
5th Amendment
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.
1st amendment
True or False: The judge is the only person who can make a decision on who is innocent or guilty in trial
False; Jury
What event allowed the constitution to be created?
The Declaration of Independence, or After American Revolution and British leave the Americas alone.
this branch writes up the laws and has to vote on the laws to pass
Legislative Branch
Your mother goes to a store and buys a handgun. She brings it home to protect her family
2nd Amendment
The police pull you over and demand to search your car. They search every part of the car and take some of your personal items.
4th Amendment
True or False: The U.S Constitution came before the American Revolution
False: after the Declaration of Independence
What does the constitution look like? And where is it stored?
it's an old piece of paper (signed by Madison), preserved in Washington D.C.
this is where the presidents power is held, and usually accompanied with a "cabinet"
executive branch
Due to the expense of a war with Iraq, the government asks American households to provide, feed and house three Soldiers.
3rd amendment
A man is arrested for breaking into her friend's house and stealing something. She is sent to jail and told she won't be going to trail for at least 3 years.
6th amendment
True or False: The Bill of Rights are needed when a police officer needs to enter into a house and find evidence for a crime.
something that is promised to you by the constitution, that cannot be taken away.
Rights
this mechanism or system prevents the president from having too much power in government
checks and balances
Instead of having a regular court proceeding, the judge tells you to come to his office to settle the matter.
7th amendment
You are fined $5,000 for stealing a candy bar.
8th amendment
True or False; the President writes up the laws and the Congress puts them into effect (makes them happen)
False; Congress writes up the laws. AND president makes the laws get put into effect
describes what the constitution is all about
Pre-amble (like gamble)
Give an example of how the President can make sure the Legislative Branch cannot have too much power
The President can veto a bill (a law that the legislative is trying to pass)
The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow
10th Amendment
Your neighbor looks in your mailbox to see what kind of mail you get. You decided to contact the police because it violates your right to privacy.
1st amendment
True or False: The president has a special group called the "Congress", they are considered part of the executive branch.
Cabinet