I'm Just a Bill
Each branch makes sure no other branch gets to much power
checks and balance
to approve
ratified
2nd amendmend
The majority of citizens choose because they have the power
popular sovereignty
you can search peoples property or take their stuff without a reasonable suspicion
4th amendment
double points- what do they need
you have the right to due process and at a timely manner
6th amendment
Each branch of the Government have duties they have to the country to protect it.
separation of powers
What are the first amendments of the constitution called
Bill of rights
Which branch can override a veto
legislative branch
power is divided between nation, state and local
federalism
Power not giving to the government are giving to the people
9th amendment
Daily Double
What are the 7 principles
federalism republicanism
popular sovereignty limited government
checks and balance individual rights
separation of powers
What rights do you have under the first amendment
R- religion
A- assemble
P- press
P- petition
S- speech
you have the right to be judge by your peers
7th amendment
The courts are not allowed to charge people excessive amounts of money to get out of jail awaiting trial and if convicted are not allowed to use an inhumane punishment as a consequence
8th amendment
When America first became a nation its government was very weak
AOC articles of confederation
as a citizen of the US what four things do you promise to do
1. follow laws
2. know laws
3. vote
4. serve
we the people comes from what
the preamble
If you don't want to incriminate yourself what amendment do you use
5th amendment
Who wanted states to have most of the power
a. Federalist
b. anti federalist
b. Anti federalist
Who is the father of the Constitution
James Madison
If the supreme court doesn't like a law they call it
unconstitutional
What five things does bill have to go through to become a law
1. idea
2. write the law
3. congress vote
4. president veto
5. all three appove- house, senate, president
What two amendments help more people vote.
15th and 19th
Double Points
Which one is for African American People to vote and which one is for women to vote
Who gives the president advise to make a decision in problems that come up
Cabinet