Vocab
Bill of Rights
The Constitution has 3 parts. What are they?
Preamble, Articles, and Amendments
the branch that makes the laws
Legislative Branch
You are innocent until proven guilty. What number amendment is that?
Amendment 5
The Executive Branch is headed by the _____________.
President
highest court in the United States
Supreme Court
What does the Preamble include?
an introduction that tells you about the purpose
This branch enforces the laws
Executive Branch.
What is Amendment 10?
Powers of states and people
The Constitution was signed in ____________. 1747, 1787, 1827
1787
changes or modifications to the US Constituion
Amendments
The Constitution provides a separation of powers for our government. What does that mean?
Each branch has different and separate powers
The Judicial Branch is headed by the what and the Judicial Branch decides if laws follow the what?
Supreme Court and Constitution
You have the right to basic freedoms of religion, speech, and press. What is this amendment?
Amendment 1
What are justices?
members of the Supreme Court
Senate
What is the US Constitution?
supreme law of the United States
The Legislative Branch is broken up into what 2 parts and How many representatives are represented in Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives. Senate-2 and House of Representatives depends on the population of each state.
What is Amendment 6
You have the right to a speedy and fair trial.
The Legislative Branch is also called ______ and it makes the ________.
(1) Congress and (2) laws
group of government officials who head departments and advise the President
Cabinet
Name 3 of the principles.
Individual Rights, Separation of Powers, Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Checks and Balances, Republicanism, and Limited Government
Explain the system of checks and balances?
Keep each other in balance and make sure not one group is becoming too powerful.
How many amendments have been made to the US Constitution since 1787?
27
Who consists of the Judicial Branch?
judges, justices, and supreme court