Vocabulary Part 1
When a President rejects a bill from Congress
Veto
Feeling love or devotion to one's country.
Patriotism
Secure the blessings of liberty
Protect our freedom
The House of Representatives and the Senate make up our Congress. This branch of government is called what?
Legislative Branch
This is our first amendment
Freedom of Speech/Religion
When the House of Representatives removes the President from office.
Impeach
A person who enters a country in order to settle there
Immigrant
Ensure domestic tranquility
Peace in our homes
The preamble is written in what portion of our Constitution? (Beginning, Middle or End)
Beginning
This is our second amendment
The right to bear arms (own a gun)
This group of delegates supported a strong national government
Federalists
To restrict or put limits on
Infringe
Provide for the common defense
Protect our citizens from outsiders
This branch of government is in charge of deciding whether a law is unconstitutional or not.
Judicial Branch
This is our third amendment
This group of delegates wanted power to belong to individual states and demanded a Bill of Rights.
Anti Federalists
A person who has completed the process of becoming a citizen if you were born outside the US
Naturalized
To ourselves and our posterity
For us and future generations (our children and their children)
This Plan created a two house government where the power belonged to states with the highest population
Virginia Plan
This is our fourth amendment
No illegal search and seizure
A series of amendments drafted by Congress
Bill of Rights
A system of transit lines, roads, bridges, and tunnels
Infrastructure
Promote the general welfare
Helping people in need - Doing the best for our citizens' well being
This was the name of the group of delegates that wanted to create a national bank, wanted a strong central government and believed that individual states should NOT have too much power.
Federalists
List the 4 RESPONSIBILITIES as a citizen of United States of America.
Vote, Obey Laws, Defend the Nation, Serve on Juries, Participate in the Community, Stay informed on Public Issues