Boston and
Mass and Beyond
Mass and Beyond
Who is our Mayor?
Michelle Wu
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President - currently Joe Biden
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the people
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of:
expression, speech, assembly, petition the government, of worship, to bear arms.
What are the limits of your first amendment right to free speech?
Threats of Violence + Hate Speech
Who is our governor?
Maura Healey
Which group is at the top of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty seven (27)
66%
What are the rights and protections of the 4th amendment?
Unreasonable Search and Seizure
What were the protestors at the Boston Tea Party dressed as?
Native Americans or Indigenous Americans
What are the two parts of the U.S Congress?
the Senate and House (of representatives)
What is the constitution and what purpose does it serve?
The basic plan for how a government will function, the powers and duties of the government and its officers, and the rights and protections for citizens.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote
Join a political party
List your Miranda Rights. Where did the Miranda rights come from?
The Miranda rights came from a Supreme Court case: Miranda v. Arizona.
Right to remain silent and not testify against yourself.
Right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.
What is the difference between what the Mayor focuses on and what the Governor focuses on?
Mayor - City
Governor - State
Write laws based on the needs of the people/country?
When was the Constitution signed into law?
1787
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What rights are protected under the 6th Amendment?
Speedy and public trial. Call your own witnesses. An attorney. Be told what your charges are. Impartial jury.
Who are our two state Senators?
Elizabeth Warren
Ed Markey
How many Senators are there, and why?
100 - 2 senate representatives from each state.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
True or False: A judge cannot block an executive order.
What is protected under the 5th amendment?
1. Jury Trial. 2. No Double Jeopardy. 3. You do not have to testify against yourself. 4. Fair Trial. 5. The government cannot take your property without fair compensation.
Who is our representative in the House of Representatives?
Ayanna Pressley
What is an amendment?
An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution.
Which group votes to impeach someone, and which group runs the impeachment trial?
House of Representatives votes to Impeach.
Senate is judge and jury in the trial.
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights movement. Abolitionist Movement. Black Lives Matter momement. Black Panter Party.
Was Massachusetts one of the original 13 US colonies?
Yes. Duh.
List responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
Vote in a federal election, Pay Taxes, Participate in a draft, Jury Duty, Support and defend the Constitution.
Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government.
pay debts and borrow money; regulate commerce; coin money; establish post offices; protect patents and copyrights; establish lower courts; declare war; and raise and support an Army and Navy
True or False: The president can appoint anyone they want to the Supreme Court.
False: The Senate has to approve Supreme Court judges.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give a elected official your opinion on an issue, call Senators and Representatives, run for office.
Name one U.S. Territory
Puerto Rico. U.S. Virgin Islands. American Samoa. Northern Mariana Islands. Guam.
What is the difference between what members of the House of Representatives focus on and what members of the Senate focus on?
The members of the House of Representatives focus on the needs of cities and towns in their district.
The members of the Senate focus on the needs of their state.
What are two rights protected in the First Amendment to the Constitution?
Freedom of Speech. Freedom of the Press. Freedom of Religion. Right to Petition. Right to Assemble.
What are some of the powers the President can unlock after declaring a national emergency.
Military. Energy companies. Bank accounts.
Name and explain at least one Amendment added after the end of the Civil War.
13th - no more slavery unless convicted of a crime.
14th - everyone born in U.S. is a citizen and has equal protection under the law.