Branches of Gov
Main job of the Legislative branch
Make laws
This document stated that America was no longer under the rule of the King of England
Declaration of Independence
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press are all protected under this amendment
1st
The type of government where people vote for their leaders.
Democracy / Republic
To become President, you must be how old?
35
The main job of the Executive Branch
Enforce Laws
The first paragraph of the Constitution is called the _______
Preamble
This amendment protects your right to own a firearm
2nd
Type of Government that has a King or Queen in charge
Monarchy
Which House in Congress has 2 representatives from each state?
Senate
How does each branch keep the other branches from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Changes to the Constitution are called _______
Amendments
You have the right to remain silent because of this amendment
5th
Type of government where one person makes all the rules and decisions.
dictatorship
Why is Tennessee called the Volunteer State
It earned the nickname "The Volunteer State" due to a strong tradition of military service.
This branch can impeach the President
Legislative
Article one in the Constitution sets up this
Legislative Branch
This Amendment states you have the right to an attorney even if you can't afford one
6th
When there is no system of government at all.
Anarchy
Who is Murfreesboro's Representative in the House of Representatives.
Scott Desjarlais
9
This document was America's first attempt at a constitution but it was too weak to be effective.
The Articles of Confederation
What is the term for being charged for the same crime twice.
Double Jeopardy
Type of government that is ruled by religious law.
Theocracy
This supreme court ruling stated Segregation in schools is unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Edu.