Key Words
approve
What is the constitution?
A statement of the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or group.
what is the bill of rights?
document with first 10 amendments to the constitution
what are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What is an example renewable resource?
Plants, trees, water, air/wind, soil, animals
Define Veto
refuse to sign into law
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
What are the first 5 freedoms?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom to petition
what is the job of the legislative branch
make laws
establish taxes
What is an example of a non renewable resource?
Gemstones, coal, oil, rocks, minerals
addition or change
What are the 3 parts of the constitution?
Preamble
Articles
Amendments
Name the first 3 Amendments
Freedom of Expression
Right to Bear Arms
Quartering/Housing Soldiers
what is the job of the judicial branch?
decides what laws mean
interprets if laws are fair
What is the only national park in Maine?
Acadia National Park
what is checks and balances?
guards one branch from becoming to powerful
How many senators serve for each state?
2
Search and Seizure, Due Process (Silence), Speedy Trial, Trial by Jury, and Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment.
what is the job of the executive branch?
makes sure laws are carried out
commands the armed forces
What is the United States Motto?
E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, One
define republic
a form of government in which people elect representatives to run the country.
Who is our current US President?
Joe Biden
What is the difference between amendments nine and ten?
the Ninth protects individual rights not stated directly in the Constitution, whereas the tenth protects each states' rights to create their own laws.
who commands the legislative branch?
the congress
What is an example of a responsibility US citizens have?
Obey laws, vote, going to school, respecting the rights of others.
What is one relationship between supply and demand and who does this relationship benefit?
When supply is low and demand is high, it benefits the seller.
When supply is high and demand is low, it benefits the consumer/buyer.
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?
Double point if you tell how long they serve.
The President, with senate approval.
for life
Name all 10 Amendments - you can use the abbreviations we created.
Freedom of Expression, Bear Arms, Housing Soldiers, Warrant, Remain Silent/Due Process, Speedy Trial, Trial by Jury, Punishments, Individual Rights, State Rights
who commands the executive branch?
the president
What are the four tribes of the Wabanaki in Maine?
Penobscot, MicMac, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy