The Constitution
Name our nation's first attempt at a constitution/government
The Articles of Confederation
People are the source of power in our government
Popular Sovereignty
This branch makes laws
Legislative
Congress makes a law that the president doesn't like.
Prez can veto laws
This is the first official step in the law-making process
Introduction
Why did our nation's 1st attempt at a constitution fail?
I was not given enough power to solve the nation's problems
Our government us conducted by representatives that are elected by the people
Republicanism
This branch interprets the law
Judicial Branch
The President orders all of his law enforcement officers to collect all guns in the country.
Judicial Branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
Which amendment is violated?
The police drive by Mr Wrobel's house and don't like his Yankees cap. They decide they should search his home for evidence of a crime.
Sadly, bad taste is not a crime.
Amendment 4 - No illegal search and seizure.
What is the term for the first part of the US Constitution that outlines its purpose and principles?
The Preamble
Power in our government is shared between the national government and state governments
Federalism
Who has the power to suggest ideas for laws?
Anybody
The President appoints his favorite waitress from Applebee's to fill an open spot on the Supreme Court.
What is the very last step for a bill to become a law?
President signs it, or congress overrules a veto.
The Constitution has 7 parts called ___________ that create the structure of our government. The first three parts create the 3 branches.
(hint: I'm not talking about the 7 government principles)
Articles
This principle was created to make sure that no one person or group was given enough power to abuse the citizen's rights
Separation of Powers
This branch has its highest-ranking members appointed for life.
Judicial Branch
As soon as elected, the President takes a 3-year long trip to the Bahamas and lets the Queen of England make all of the important decisions for the country while he goes snorkeling.
Congress can impeach and remove the President.
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
alot I guess...
No penalty for a wrong answer and this is NOT on the test....
How many amendments to the US Constitution are there?
27
All of the other 6 principles lead to this 7th principle
Limited Government
The head of the executive branch has the power to choose his/her group of advisors called the ___________.
The Cabinet
To try and get reelected, the President has the treasury of the United States cut a check for $5 million to every citizen.
Congress controls appropriations(spending)
What is my middle name?
Lynn