Preamble
This is where the Preamble is located (In what document and where?)
The beginning of the Constitution.
What is popular sovereignty?
A government in which the people rule.
Define Checks and Balances
Checks and balances are when each different branch of the government "checks" on the other to make sure none of the 3 branches get too strong, especially when it comes to decisions about our laws. The 3 branches need to work together to ensure fairness
What right is provided in the First Amendment?
Who are the best teachers on Team C?
Mr. Ferraguzzi, Ms. Lerner and Ms. Burt!!!
Describe what ”in order to form a more perfect union” means.
In order to create a more united country where the states work together for the betterment of the people.
What is Republicanism?
The belief that the people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
What is stated in the 2nd Amendment?
What is stated in the 5th Amendment?
This Amendment protects you from incriminating yourself. "I plead the 5th!"
What does it mean to "“Ensure domestic tranquility?"
To make sure that there are systems set up that allow us to have peace and security within our nation.
What is Federalism?
A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states.
What are the roles of each branch of government?
Legislative - makes laws
Judicial - interprets laws
Executive - enforces laws
What is state in the 4th Amendment?
That no one has the right to search your property or take your property without your permission (or without a warranty)
Which branch can override a presidential veto?
The Legislative Branch.
What does the Preamble refer to when it states “…to ourselves and our posterity…”?
This is referring to the people who currently live within the United States AND those who will come after us.
What is Limited Government?
In the American government everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law. Everyone is the same under the law.
Which group in government represents each of the 3 branches?
Executive - The President
Judicial - Supreme Court
What is discussed in the 6th Amendment?
You have a right to a speedy trial by a jury of your peers.
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch.
What does this statement refer to?
“do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.”
That the people have made this document and the people hold the power.
What are Individual Rights? Where are the listed?
They are a persons freedoms and liberties. They are listed in the Bill of Rights which are the first 10 Amendments.
Which articles explain the different powers of the 3 branches?
Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution detail how powers are split among the three branches.
What is stated in the 8th Amendment?
What is stated in the 10th Amendment?
That any power not explicitly stated in the Constitution is automatically a power given to the States.