Vocab
Each branch of the government has its own responsibilities and powers
Separation of Powers
What does "We the people" mean
The citizens of the United States
Which branch creates the laws?
The Legislative Branch
Name a RIGHT all citizens have
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly....
What is the beginning part of the constitution called?
The Preamble
When a branch rejects a law passed by another branch
Veto
Explain "insure domestic tranquility"
Create peace in the US
Who assigns Supreme Court justices?
The President
vote, voice opinions, help your community
How many siblings does Ms. McAndrews have?
1
A system of government that divides its power between national and state government
federalism
What does "establish justice" mean?
Create laws for the US
2/3rds
Name one DUTY all citizens have
obey the law, pay taxes, go to school, serve on a jury
What's Ms. Defliese's favorite halloween candy?
Reeses cups!
The law applies to equally to all people in this country, from you to the President
What does "secure the blessings of liberty" mean?
Keep our freedoms
Which branch can determine the President's actions were unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
What is the difference between RIGHTS and DUTIES?
Rights are given to you as a citizen
Duties are things you have to do
What is Ms. Defliese's favorite animal?
A wolf
Citizens of the country having the right to choose what kind of government they have
Representative Democracy
What are the 6 goals of the Preamble?
1. in order to form a more perfect union
2. establish justice
3. provide for the common defense
4. promote the general welfare
5. insure domestic tranquility
6. secure the blessings of liberty
Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
What is the difference between RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES?
Rights are given to you as a citizen
Responsibilities are things you SHOULD do
700 extra points if you can recite the Preamble
We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice and insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America
The Bill of Rights protects free speech, freedom of religion, and other
individual rights
What are 2 important sections found the constitution?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
What branch executes the laws?
The Executive Branch
The money a responsible citizen pays to the government for goods and services
Taxes
What is Ms. McAndrews favorite color?
yellow