Amendment V
Rights in criminal cases
Amendment VI
Right to a fair trial
This power allows the president to cancel laws passed by Congress
Veto
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ The United States ▪ The flag
People who want to become naturalized citizens must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of English and this other content area
The U.S. History
Amendment II
Right to bear arms
Amendment VIII
Bail, fines, punishment
The House of Representatives has this power to charge a government official with a crime
Impeachment
What part of Congress has 435 members
House of Representatives?
In order to serve in this office, a person must be at least 35 years old and be a native-born citizen of the United States
President
Amendment IV
Search and arrest
Amendment IX
Rights retained by the People
What 2 groups make up Congress?
1. House of representative
2. Senate
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Article I of the Constitution established the structure and function of this branch of government
legislative branch
Amendment I
Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
Amendment X
States' rights
What are the roles of the President?
- enforce laws
- submits a budget
- makes treaties
- campaigns for other party candidates
- gives our nation's view over domestic/international issues
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
How many President have we had so far?
Amendment III
Quartering of soldiers
Amendment VII
Rights in civil case
What are the qualifications needed to be President?
1. born in US
2. 35 years old
3. live in the US for the last 14 years
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
Who is the our Current President? (Must Know Full Name)
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.