Amendments
What is an amendment?
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
What are the three branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
This ensures that one branch does not get too much power
checks and balances
This consists of 9 justices that are appointed by the President, confirmed by Congress, serves for life, and decides if the laws are constitutional.
Supreme Court
Which amendment says that a person doesn't have to testify or give up any information about themselves that would get them into trouble?
5th amendment
What is the introduction to the Constitution that tells the goals and purposes of the goverment called?
Preamble
The job of congress is to...
Congress is the _____________ Branch.
make laws for our nation.
Legislative
This is the division of roles/jobs of the government between the three branches
separation of powers
This is a power given to the Executive Branch that allows it to reject a bill that was passed by the Legislative Branch.
veto
Which amendment gives people the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government?
1st Amendment
The branch that is made up of judges?
What does this branch do?
Judicial
Interprets the laws/decides if they laws are Constitutional or not
Who is the Commander and Chief of the US Armed Forces and can sign or veto a bill that is passed by Congress?
This power was given to the Legislative Branch that allows it to overturn a veto by a 2/3 vote from both houses of Congress.
Which amendemnt give the right to keep and bear arms?
2nd amendment
Which amendement says that there should be no cruel or unusual punishment for a crime?
8th amendment
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
What is this branch's job?
The president and cabinet members
carries out/enforces the laws
Which part of Congress is elected directly by the people every two years and the number of people/representatives is determined by the state's population? It also has the power to impeach
House of Representatives
This part of the Constitution protects American citizens from the government and consists of the first 10 amendments.
Bill of Rights
Which amendement gives people the freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrent?
4th amendment
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (Congress)
Senate
This power was given to the courts (Judicial Branch) to declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Review