Preamble
What does the Preamble do?
Introduction
Sets the goals and purposes of the Constitution
Who is above the law?
no one
What principle of government does it mean to split all the branches up?
a. rule of law
b. checks and balances
c. separation of powers
d. due process
c. separation of powers
What are the Bill of Rights?
1st 10 amendments
The local TV station aired a story about a politician giving contracts only to his friends. Was the tv station allowed to air this story or did they break the law?
allowed--1st amendment, freedom of the press
What does common defense mean?
military
How does transparency affect Rule of Law?
it keeps the government open, honest, and public so the people know what is happening
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan executive order. What happened?
a. rule of law
b. checks and balances
c. separation of powers
d. due process
b. checks and balances
What are the rights in the 1st amendment?
religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech (RAPPS)
Which scenario is allowed under the Bill of Rights?
a. providing money to all citizens
b. denying the right to counsel
c. having a speedy, public trial
d. jailing shoplifters for life
c. having a speedy, public trial
The Constitution receives its power from...
We the People
The local sheriff was caught with stolen property. He said he's the sheriff and can't be arrested. What is wrong in this scenario?
the rule of law violated. The sheriff is not above the law and is held accountable to the same laws as everyone
Why do the police arrest a suspect, read them their rights, and take them to the station before the court process begins?
a. rule of law
b. checks and balances
c. separation of powers
d. due process
d. due process
Why did the 3rd Amendment outlaw quarterting troops?
The Americans were still angry at housing troops when they were British subjects
During World War 1, the government jailed people who spoke out against the war. Why would the government restrict your right to speech during the war?
A. To conserve resources for the war effort.
B. To punish past actions by a specific group.
C. To promote cultural assimilation of minority groups.
D. To prevent potential future acts of sabotage or violence.
D. To prevent potential future acts of sabotage or violence.
What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
Peace at home
How does the Rule of Law impact the government?
a. gov't can keep secrets
b. gov't must be transparent
c. allows gov't officials to make hidden deals
d. allows gov't officials to engage in illegal acts
b. gov't must be transparent
In 2016, President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. The Senate did not confirm this nomination. Why?
a. rule of law
b. checks and balances
c. separation of powers
d. due process
b. checks and balances
The New York Reporter wrote a story about a local politician keeping campaign funds for personal use. The politician told the New York Reporter they can't write about him. Why can the New York Reporter write the story?
1st amendment--freedom of the press
When can the government restrict your rights?
speech--if speech causes harm
assembly--if not peaceful or puts people in a dangerous situation
In the DOI, Thomas Jefferson wrote the power from the consent of the governed. What does consent of the governed mean?
rule of the people
How does the rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?
A. It holds government officials accountable
B. It requires government officials to create laws.
C. It prevents the government from making their work public.
D. It ensures government is exempt from laws.
A. It holds government officials accountable
The president negotiated a treaty with Canada. What happened?
a. rule of law
b. checks and balances
c. separation of powers
d. due process
c. separation of powers
What must happen in order for the government to claim eminent domain?
pay fair compensation
Clearance Earl Gideon was arrested for breaking into a pool hall. He was denied an attorney at his trial and could not afford his own. What amendments were violated?
a. Amendment 1 (speech) and Amendment VI (lawyer)
B. Amendment Vi (lawyer) and Amendment VII (civil jury trial)
C. Amendment V (due process) and Amendment VI (lawyer)
D. Amendment IV (search warrant) and Amendment VI (lawyer)
C. Amendment V (due process) and Amendment VI (lawyer)