What Is This Amendment?
This Amendment makes it so you aren't able to testify against yourself in court, and cant be charged for the same thing twice if you served your sentence.
The 5th Amendment!
What are the names of the three branches of the United States government?
Executive, Legislative, And Judicial Branch!
What is the Constitution?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States that explains how the government is organized and what powers it has.
What two groups make up the Connecticut General Assembly?
The Connecticut State Senate and the Connecticut House of Representatives.
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a government where power is held by a king or queen, usually passed down through family.
19th Amendment!
What are the three MAIN points of the Executive branch
Enforcing laws, Implementing Policies, and Leading the Nation!
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms and rights.
What is the name of Connecticut’s law-making body?
Connecticut’s law-making body is called the Connecticut General Assembly.
What is a republic?
A republic is a government where citizens elect representatives to make laws and lead the country.
This Amendment lets No soldiers enter someones house during war without the owners consent.
The 3rd Amendment!
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws, and what is the name of the body that carries out this role?
Legislative Branch, and it is carried out by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate!
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
There are 27 amendments in the U.S. Constitution.
What is the difference between the Connecticut Senate and the Connecticut House of Representatives?
Senators represent larger districts and serve longer terms, while House members represent smaller districts and serve shorter terms.
In which type of government do citizens elect representatives to make laws for them?
A republic (or representative democracy).
This Amendment gives everyone fair and speedy criminal trials by giving them the right to a public trial, and an impartial jury to know the crimes that are being charged.
How does the system of checks and balances limit the power of the Executive Branch?
Checks and balances limit the Executive Branch by allowing other branches to restrict its power. For example, Congress can override a presidential veto, and the Supreme Court can declare executive actions unconstitutional!
Why were amendments added to the Constitution instead of rewriting it?
Amendments allow the Constitution to be updated or improved without changing the entire document, keeping the original structure while allowing change.
What role does the Connecticut State Senate play in passing laws?
The State Senate debates, amends, and votes on proposed laws before they can be sent to the governor.
How is an authoritarian government different from a democracy?
In an authoritarian government, power is held by one leader or a small group with limited citizen participation, while in a democracy, citizens have the power to vote and influence government decisions.
This Amendment abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections.
The 24th Amendment!
In a situation where Congress passes a law, the President vetoes it, and the Supreme Court later becomes involved, explain how all three branches interact and what constitutional principles guide their actions.
Congress passes the law using its legislative power. The President vetoes the law using executive power. Congress may override the veto with a two-thirds vote. If the law is challenged, the Supreme Court reviews it using judicial review to determine if it follows the Constitution. This interaction is guided by the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances!
How does the Constitution create a balance between federal and state governments?
The Constitution uses federalism, dividing power between the national government and state governments, giving each specific responsibilities and shared powers.
How does Connecticut’s government use separation of powers to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?
Power is divided among the legislative (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judicial (interprets laws) branches, with checks that limit each branch’s authority.
How can the Constitution limit the power of a republic and protect citizens from abuse of power by elected leaders?
The Constitution limits the power of a republic by clearly defining government powers, creating checks and balances between branches, protecting individual rights through laws like the Bill of Rights, and allowing courts to rule against actions that violate the Constitution.