US government 1
What is Congress made up of?
Senate and House of Representatives
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
What must a police have to enter/search your house/car/property?
What does the executive branch do?
Enforces laws
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
True or False: There is only one branch of government that does everything and has all the power.
False: There are 3 branches of government
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
When the Constitution says "We the People," who is it referring to?
American citizens
What is the legislative branch made up of?
House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress)
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws (determines what each law means)
What is the most well known part of the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court
What is the right to life?
The right to not be harmed and/or killed
What is the federal government?
What is the right to liberty?
The freedom to do and say what we (as long as nobody is getting hurt)
What is the executive branch made up of? (Name at least two)
President, Vice President, and Cabinet
What is the right to property?
The right to own things and not have them taken away at random
Who can veto laws created by Congress?
The president (executive branch)
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protects our individual/basic/human rights.
When a law is first being created, what percentage of Congress needs to agree to it (minimum)?
50%
When is Ms. Coates's birthday? (Closest wins)
October 23
What does the Constitution mean when they say that we will work to "establish justice"?
Treat everyone fairly
How do our individual rights affect our daily lives?
They help people live freely, make their own choices, and be treated fairly
What is the freedom of conscience and religion? (Include both)
The freedom to think and believe whatever you want
Name 3 types of Government
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Anarchy, Representative Democracy, Direct Democracy
What is does "due process of law" mean?
The government must follow the law when it comes to consequences (trial, warrant, etc)