Rights and Responsibilities
A freedom or protection that people have under the law is called this.
What is a right?
These are rules that people must follow.
What are laws?
This is the highest law of the United States.
What is the Constitution?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called this.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This branch makes laws. Congress meets in the U.S. Capitol.
What is the legislative branch?
A duty or action that people are expected to do is called this.
What is a responsibility?
Laws help keep people safe and maintain this in society.
What is order?
This is the introduction to the Constitution.
What is the Preamble?
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly.
What is the First Amendment?
This branch carries out and enforces laws. The President works in the White House
What is the executive branch?
Following laws and rules is an example of this.
What is a responsibility?
What is one possible consequence of breaking a law?
A fine, penalty, or other legal consequence.
The words "We the People" show that the government's power comes from these people.
Who are the American people?
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This branch interprets laws. The Supreme Court meets in the Supreme Court Building.
What is the judicial branch?
Why is it important to respect other people's rights?
So everyone can enjoy their freedoms and be treated fairly.
A law requires drivers to stop at red lights. What is the main purpose of this law?
To keep people safe and prevent accidents.
A change or addition to the Constitution is called this.
What is an amendment?
This amendment protects the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
The President can do this when they disagree with a bill passed by Congress.
What is a veto?
A student has the right to speak freely, but they cannot threaten or harm others. Why?
Rights come with responsibilities, and people must respect others' rights.
Imagine there were no laws. What are two problems that might happen in society?
People might be unsafe, and there could be disorder or unfair treatment.
The Preamble says the government should "provide for the common defense." What does this mean?
The government helps protect the country and its people.
A newspaper publishes an article criticizing the government. Which amendment protects this right?
The First Amendment.
This system makes sure no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
What are checks and balances?