Principles of Government
Principles of Government 2
Bill of Rights (a)
Bill of Rights (b)
Bill of Rights Scenarios
100
A guiding rule or idea
What is a principle?
100
The three branches of government have ways to keep the others in check.
Each branch has certain, SPECIFIC powers over the other branches.
What is Checks and Balances?
100
This amendment states that the people have rights other than what is listed in the Constitution.
What is the 9th Amendment?
100
Congress cannot do anything other than what the Constitution says it can do. Rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the states and the people.
What is the 10th Amendment?
100
LLoyd Christmas is accused of committing a crime. The judge schedules his trial to take place 3 years from the current date.
What is the 6th Amendment
200
The idea that "We the People" hold power and participate in government.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
200
There are limits on the power of government. (It cannot do whatever it wants.)
Even the government is not above the law…
What is Limited Government?
200
This amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
200
This amendment protects you from being tried twice for the same crime and gives you the right to remain silent. You do not have to testify against yourself.
What is the 5th amendment?
200
A troop of soldiers comes in your front door, kicks you out of your home, and tells you they are staying for a month.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
300
The people participate in government and elect representatives to Congress to make laws and decisions for them.
What is Republicanism?
300
People’s individual rights and freedoms are protected by the Bill of Rights.
What is Individual Rights?
300
This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines.
What is the 8th amendment?
300
This amendment prevents the government from requiring you to house soldiers in your home.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
300
Jim was arrested and accused of a cybercrime During his trial the prosecuting attorney says, "Why did you do it? Tell me! You have to!"
What is the 5th Amendment?
400
This principle of government is where power is divided or shared between the federal government and state governments.
What is Federalism?
400
What is Federalism?
400
This amendment gives you the right to a speedy and fair trial and the right to a lawyer.
What is the 6th amendment?
400
This amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury.
What is the 7th amendment?
400
A student wrote a paper about abortion rights in his English class. It was well written and properly researched, but the teacher failed him because she did not agree with his position.
What is the 1st Amendment?
500
The power of government is separated between the three branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial.
What is Separation of Powers?
500
What is Separation of Powers?
500
This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures of your private property without a warrant.
What is the 4th Amendment?
500
This amendment guarantees the right to free speech, religion, petition and peaceable assembly.
What is the 1st Amendment?
500
Anita Bath hears a knock at the door and two police officers begin to search her home without presenting a warrant?
What is the 4th Amendment?