Vocabulary
Constitution
The supreme law of the land
Where did the framers meet to sign the Constitution?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How many branches of government are there?
3
What are two things the Executive Branch is allowed to do?
1. Veto a law
2. Command armed forces
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
Framers
People who wrote and signed the Constitution
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble, The Articles, and Amendments
Who are the members of the executive branch?
President, Vice President, Cabinet
What branch does the supreme court belong to?
Judicial Branch
Dictatorship
Under total control by one person
Amendment
Change
What are the Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments
What does the Judicial branch do?
Decides what the laws mean and if they are fair (interprets)
Veto means....
To deny a law
BONUS:
What continent do we live on?
North America
Preamble
Explains the purpose of the Constitution
What does the Constitution do?
Explains how the government works
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
Which amendment....
Freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly
1st Amendment
BONUS:
How many continents are there?
How many oceans are there?
7 continents
5 oceans
Articles
Explains how the government is organized
Why was the Constitution written?
To create a government where the power was spread out so one person did not become too powerful
Who is part of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
Which Amendment....
Prevents troops in your home during war time
3rd Amendment
BONUS:
Name the seven continents
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica