Foundations of Gov.
What document was created to organize the government?
The Constitution
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
which amendment protects freedom of speech?
1st amendment
What is the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court
How many inches are in a foot?
12in.
What are the first 10 amaendments called in the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Which branch includes the President?
Executive
what does the 2nd amendment protect?
the right to bear arms.
How many senators does each state get?
2
What organ pumps blood through the body?
Heart
What is the "rule of law"?
The principle that no one, not even leaders, is above the law.
Which branch includes the Supreme Court?
Judicial Branch
What amendment protects you from unlawful searches and seizures?
4th amendment
How does the government figure out how many representatives a state gets?
based off population
What is paper made out of?
Trees
What is a Democracy?
form of government where the power comes from the people.
what two houses make up the Legislative Branch?
HOR and Senate
What amendment protects the right to remain silent.
5th amendment (self incrimination)
explain the process of how a bill becomes a law.
answers may vary
what two countries border the United States?
Canada (north)
Mexico (south)
before the constitution, what was the first government in the US that failed?
Articles of Confederation
Name all 3 branches and what each one does.
Legislative - makes laws
Judicial - interprets the laws
Executive - enforces the law
What amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
the 8th amendment
explain Miranda v. Arizona, what happened? what did it create?
answers may vary
What is Dr. V's last name?
Varnado