Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concepts
Concepts
100
The first ten amendments to the Constitution. It lists some basic rights of the people that the federal government may not interfere with and MUST protect.
Bill of Rights
100
The branch of government that makes the laws.
Legislative Branch
100
What is the purpose of education and attending school? List at least 2 purposes.
Answers will vary. Example answers are: 1. To learn how to think 2.To experience a variety of perspectives, cultures, languages, beliefs, personalities & environments 3.To learn how to handle different situations: easy/difficult situations, comfortable/uncomfortable situations 4.To learn how to problem solve & be flexible in how to problem solve 5.To learn to be flexible when dealing with organization, being efficient and manage multiple tasks 6.To experience working cooperatively with others 7.To learn how to behave appropriately & what the United States expects from its citizens 8.To know your history as a country & learn from your (you and your countries) mistakes 9.To know the value & purpose of education and to protect this right for future generations
100
Which branch of government decides what to do with people who do not follow the law?
The Judicial Branch
200
The sharing and balancing of power among different branches of government so no one branch can completely control the others.
Checks and Balances
200
The division of powers among the different branches of government. In the United States, powers are divided among the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.
Separation of Powers
200
What is the purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to protect a person’s rights to life, liberty, and property.
200
Name 3 rights protecting the rights of citizens in the Bill of Rights.
*Vote in free and frequent elections *Representation on tax matters *Have a lawyer if accused of a crime *Trail by jury *Protection from illegal search and seizure *Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
300
The branch of government that carries out the laws made by the legislative branch.
Executive Branch
300
Does the constitution limit the power of the people in the government?
Yes
300
Why do you think the Massachusetts Constitution required each town to pay for the education of its children?
The state wanted to make sure that every child had the opportunity to receive an education.
400
A set of laws that is superior to other laws. For example, the U.S. Constitution is a higher law than any federal or state law.
Higher Law
400
Explain how all power in a republican government comes from the people.
1. The people give some of their power to the government. 2. The people elect members of government to represent them.
400
The constitution is considered the Higher Law. Choose the answer that best represents what this means. A. This means that lawmakers cannot make laws that violate the constitution and that all people in government must obey the constitution. B. This means that lawmakers can make laws that violate the constitution and that all people in government must obey the constitution. C. This means that lawmakers cannot make laws that violate the constitution and that all people in government can not obey the constitution.
A.This means that lawmakers cannot make laws that violate the constitution and that all people in government must obey the constitution.
400
How did the state constitutions limit the powers in governments?
By separating the powers (into three branches) and having a system of checks and balances.
500
The branch of government that interprets and applies the laws and settles disputes.
Judicial Branch
500
Which branch of government did the people feel was most likely to protect the rights of citizens?
The Legislative Branch
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