Presidential Power
12 Angry Men Words
Branches of Gov.
Vocabulary
Cabinet/Bills
100
What is another name for the president?
Chief of Command
100
How many jurors in a jury?
12 jurors.
100
Complete this sentence:
Our founding fathers set up a system of government with 3 branches to make sure our new leader (president) wouldn't become a _______________________ leader.
A Dictator or Tyrant
100
What does it mean to be alert?
To be awake or watchful
100
What is 1 responsibility of the Department of Education?
1. Enforce laws and look over compliance
2. Collect data and information on schools
3. Provide education assistance/programs
200
Name 2 powers that the President has?
1. Veto Law
2. Command the armed forces
200
Provide the word of this definition:
When everyone agrees on one thing it is _________________.
Unanimous
200
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
200
Determine which word describes this definition:
This word describes an intense dislike or fear of people from other countries
Xenophobic / Xenophobia
200
Which department provides us with military forces?
The Department of Defense
300
With Trump, how many presidents have we had?
45
300
Fill in the blank:
Police need to have ____________________ before they are allowed to search your car.
Probable Cause
300
Which of these IS NOT a power of Congress?
1. Raise taxes
2. Raise an army
3. Interpret the Constitution
4. Declare war
3. Interpret the Constitution. This is a power of the Supreme Court.
300
Fill in the blanks:
Hosiah _______________ Nia while they were waiting in line. Mr. Baeza saw them an issued them a MBR! This did not stop Hosiah from doing it again. I called home about him being _______________ and not listening.
1. Jostled
2. Disobedient
300
Which amendment is this:
No person shall be subject to search without probable cause .
4th Amendment
400
Finish this statement:
"The president must preserve, protect and ________________ the Constitution"
DEFEND
400
Fill in the blank:
After the "not guilty" verdict was announced, there was a buzz of whispers among the audience. At that point, the Judge called for order and a loud __________________ had quieted everyone down. The boy's trial was something many would argue about and _____________________ for many years to come.
1. Cacophony
2. Deliberate
400
True or False: Congress can override the president's veto.
True: They need 2/3 vote from both the Senate and the House of Rep.
400
Determine which 3 vocabulary words can be used as a synonym for these three words:
1. Enough
2. Challenge
3. Sidetrack or draw away from
1. Adequate
2. Obstacle
3. Distract
400
Which department is responsible for making sure that punishment is given to those who commit crimes?
Department of Justice
500
What is President Trumps full name?
Donald John Trump
500
Write down the CUES for the following words:
1. Jury
2. Reasonable Doubt
3. Cacophony
1. You're innocent
2. Innocent until proven guilty
3. Bang on desk
500
What are the names of the 3 buildings that house each branch of Government? Make sure to NAME and LABEL each branch and the building.
Legislative - Capitol
Executive - White House
Judicial - Supreme Court
500
Use a vocab word to describe this image.
Concept
500
What are three responsibilities for the Department of Treasury ?
1. Manages US debt
2. Collects Taxes
3. Prints money