Branches
Commander in Chief- Head of Executive Branch
President
First Ten Amendments in the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Type of government where people get a say in their leaders and decisions
Democracy
Highest Court in the US
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
What are the three branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many Articles are in the Constitution
7
Change or Addition to the Constitution
Admendment
Set of basic principles and law that determine the power and duty of the government
Constitution
Why are checks and balances important
It ensures that no branch becomes too powerful
Makes / Writes Laws
Legislative Branch
The Constitution lists jobs for how many branches of government
Three
Group of elected representatives who make laws and decisions for the country
Congress
System that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
Why is the Constitution Important for our country
Tell us our rules and laws. Helps us know how to act as good citizens
Interprets the law
Judicial Branch
What does the preamble do
States why the Constitution was written and goals for the country.
Main body of the Constitution- outlines the branches and their duties
Articles
Lists the rights of citizens
Bill of Rights
What does the Constitution do
Sets up the government, and protects citizen's rights
What do the branches have the ability to do to ensure one branch doesn't become too powerful
Checks and Balances
Lists the main job of president as doing this...
enforcing laws
First attempt at National Government- Failed because of weak central government
Articles of Confederation
FINAL JEPOARDY
Main part of the constitution- lists branches and their duties
How many are there
Three branches and their jobs
Legislative- Write laws
Judicial- Interpret laws
Executive- Enforce laws