The three branches
The three branches of government.
What is the Legislative branch, the Executive branch, and the Judicial branch?
"We the People" is the opening for this historical document. Means working together as one country.
What is the Preamble?
The name given to keep the three branches balanced and peaceful.
What is checks and balances?
When the president says "no" to a law congress preposes
What is a veto?
The branch of government that makes laws.
What is the legislative branch?
Fair laws and courts.
What is establish justice?
The Executive branch (the President) can do this to check the Legislative branch.
What is veto a bill?
To approve.
What is ratify?
The branch of government that is ran by the President and Vice President.
What is the Executive Branch?
Protecting freedoms now and in the future.
What is secure the blessings of liberty?
The legislative branch can check the Executive branch by
What is approving judges picked by the president?
The first form of government in the United States.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
The combined name for the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Congress
Provide for the common defense.
What is protecting the country from threats, especially outside threats?
Appoints judges to serve on the Supreme court.
What is the Executive branch?
Amendment
What is a change?
The Supreme court
The Judical Branch
Promote the general welfare.
What is helping people live better lives?
The Judicial branch can
What is interpret the law to make sure it is Constitutional?
The people have the power.
What is Popular Sovereignty?