Give Me Something to Believe In (Principles)
What is a principle?
A belief or idea to live by
How does the Constitution start (with what phrase)?
WE THE PEOPLE
Congress is made up of two houses.
House of Representatives and the Senate
Who works in this Branch?
President, VP, President's Cabinet
Who inspired Thomas Jefferson to write about how governments are supposed to work in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
The Bill of Rights BEST reflects which of the 7 Principles?
Individual Rights
In the Preamble, what does "in order to form a more perfect union" mean?
Create a better government that will work together
What are the two main jobs of Congress?
1. Represent their constituents
2. Write and pass laws
How do Cabinet members get their jobs?
1. The President appoints. 2. The Senate has to approve
According to John Locke, where should governments get their power from?
The People, through voting
Which TWO principles BEST reflect the following: The President (Executive Branch) can appoint a Supreme Court Justice (Judicial Branch), but only if the Senate approves (Legislative Branch).
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
In the Preamble, what does "establish justice" mean?
Create a fair court system that protects the People's rights
Which house impeaches the President?
House of Representatives
How does the President get his job?
The Electoral College votes for him
What unalienable rights does Jefferson list in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pusuit of happiness
A government that is created by the People, for the People, and from the People BEST reflects which of the 7 Principles?
Popular Sovereignty
In the Preamble, what does "insure domestic tranquility" mean?
Keep peace in the country. Keep everyone safe in the country.
Who are the leaders of each house in Congress?
- Which house? Title of the leader? Current person in this position?
House of Reps.- Speaker of the House-Mike Johnson
Senate - President of the Senate - JD Vance
How many electors are there in the Electoral College? How many votes does a candidate need to win?
EC: 538
Votes: 270 to win
According to the Declaration of Independence, who gives people their rights?
Their Creator (God or any higher being they belive in)
Which principle assigns both separate and shared powers to the State and Federal Governments?
Federalism
Recite the Preamble (from memory)
WE THE PEOPLE, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty, to ourselves and our posterity. Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
How many representatives work in the House of Representatives and the Senate? How are representatives chosen for each house?
HOR: 435 - Based on the population of each state
S: 100 - Each state gets 2 Senators
Which amendment put a term limit on the presidency?
According to John Locke and Thomas Jefferson, how are governments supposed to work?
1. Governments exist to protect people's unalienable rights.
2. Governments get into power by the people voting.
3. If the government does not protect the people's rights, the people should get rid of that government and start a new and better one.