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The first 10 amendments are called
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble is the ______ of the U.S. Constitution.
introduction
What are the 1st amendment freedoms?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
Triple Jeopardy!
What are the 3 parts of the United States Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
Double Jeopardy!
How can the United States Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
a proposal by Congress or National Convention and then Ratification from the states
How many reasons or purposes of the government are listed in the Preamble?
6
Mr. Claus wrote a letter to the Senator of the North Pole to express his concern about rising sleigh taxes. Mr. Claus is exercising which of his fundamental freedoms?
freedom of petition
According to the U.S. Constitution, ________ is a system of government in which the powers are divided and shared between the national and state government.
federalism
What is the political idea that states the powers of the national government are to be separated among three branches of government?
According to the 10th amendment, any powers not delegated to the national government, such as promoting the public health, safety and welfare of all citizens, are _______ for the states.
reserved
Double Jeopardy!
The Preamble starts with "__ ___ ______" meaning the power of the government comes from the people. That idea best represents the political principle ______ __ ___ _____.
"We the People"
consent of the governed
The U.S. Constitution establishes and protects the citizens’ fundamental rights and liberties; but few rights are considered ________.
absolute
Just like pizza, the _____ government is supreme.
national
Double Jeopardy!
-Led by Congress (___ __ ______ and _______)
-Has the power to declare war
-Approves the annual budget
-Has the powers to make laws
The Legislative Branch
House of Representatives and Senate
Which amendment says that all states must give citizens equal protection under the law?
14th amendment
The phrase "protecting our freedoms" best represents which of the six reasons listed in the Preamble?
secure the blessings of liberty
The U.S. Constitution guarantees equality under the law, with majority rule and rights of the ______ protected
minority
Building roads and levying taxes are both examples of what type of governmental power?
concurrent powers
What is the job of the Executive branch?
to enforce, execute or carry out the laws
What amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave African American men the right to vote?
15th amendment
One of the main reason of the Preamble is to "form a more perfect union"; the founding fathers implemented this purpose because the governmental plan under what document did not work?
Articles of Confederation
The 5th amendment guarantees ___ _____ protection from the national government .
Name all of the powers of the national government
regulate commerce
provide for the common defense
Judges on the Supreme Court make up which branch of government?
Judicial branch