Preamble
What is the Preamble?
An introduction
What branch of the government makes the laws?
The Legislature
What branch of the government interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch
What does amending mean?
to change
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the HHS mascot?
The Eagle
What is one purpose of the Preamble?
Show the legitimacy of the new government.
What branch of government carries out the laws?
The Executive Branch
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
For life
How many votes in Congress is needed to propose an amendment?
2/3
Which amendment gives citizens the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press?
1st amendment
Who is Simba's dad in The Lion King
Mufasa
What is a second purpose of the Preamble?
How many senators does each state have?
2
Do citizens have the same rights and privileges no matter what state they are in?
yes
How many votes are needed to ratify an amendment?
3/4
Which amendment prevents double jeopardy, or being tried more than once of a crime?
How many colors are in a rainbow?
7
How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin....?
We the people of the United States.....
How many members of the House of Representatives does she state have?
It depends on population. Larger states have more representatives than smaller states.
Do states have to accept decisions, such as criminal convictions, that exist in other states?
Yes
What was banned under the 18th amendment but then repealed by the 24th amendment?
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
6th amendment
What is the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
What is one example of how the government is being formed?
to protect the nation, ensure well-being, keep citizens free, improve structure, or create justice.
What "address" does the president have each year that includes the plans and policies for that year.
The State of the Union Address
What is the only state to have been formed from an existing state?
West Virginia
How did the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments change American society?
Opened the way for many more citizens to vote.
Which amendment protects agains cruel and unusual punishment?
8th amendment
What is the fairy's name in Peter Pan?
Tinkerbell