Vocab
This means that 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 the president rejects a law passed by Congress
Veto
Explain "insure domestic tranquility"
Create peace in the US
What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
A ______________ is a person who does not have a strong political ideology.
Moderate
The human body is composed mostly of what?
water
A system of government that divides its power between national and state government
federalism
What does "establish justice" mean?
Create laws for the US
What are two chambers of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
The "political left" is another term for which ideology?
Liberal
What is the Arizona state bird?
The Cactus Wren
Rule of law means what?
No one is above the law, everyone can be held accountable
What does "secure the blessings of liberty" mean?
Keep our freedoms
Which branch can determine if a law is unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
What do police officers have to recite before arresting you?
The great panda eats mostly this.
Bamboo
What is a democratic republic?
People vote for elected officials to represent them
What are the 2 of the 6 purposes of the Constitution laid out in 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
Where is the Supreme Court based?
Washington, DC
A police officer has to have a search warrant before entering your house. This is a result of what amendment?
4th Amendment
What is a bird that cannot fly?
Ostrich, emu, penguin, etc
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual rights, keep the government from taking rights
What do we call the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What branch executes the laws?
The Executive Branch
An economic ________________ (conservative/liberal) would be upset over an increase in government taxation.
Conservative
What president is on the penny?
Lincoln