Vocabulary
Under this type of government, the federal and state governments share powers.
Federalism
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Promote the general welfare, insure ________ ________.
Domestic Tranquility
Which amendment protects freedom of religion?
The First Amendment
This amendment protects citizens rights to own a firearm and establish a well regulated militia.
The Second Amendment
The authority of the people
Popular Sovereignty
Who is the head of the executive Branch of the United States Government?
The President
Secure the ______ of ________ to ourselves and our _____________.
Blessings, liberty, posterity
Inspired by the events leading up to the Boston Massacre, which amendment prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers?
The Third Amendment
Jackson was pulled over for failing to use his turn signal. The police asked to search his car, but he told them no because they did not have a warrant. Which amendment gives Jackson the right to do this?
The Fourth Amendment
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
Separation of Powers
How many Supreme Court Justices are there in the United States?
9
Which part of the preamble refers to building a strong military and protecting ourselves from foreign enemies?
Provide for the common defense
Jane got in trouble with the police for trespassing, for which she was sentence to serve 5 years in jail for. This is a violation of which amendment?
The Eighth Amendment
This amendment protects states rights
The Tenth Amendment
A system of government in which people rule through elected representatives
Republicanism
How many senators are there in the U.S. Senate?
100
Define "posterity"
All future generations
Under this amendment, citizens have a right not to self-incriminate.
The Fifth Amendment
This amendment protects the rights of the people by stating that the Bill of Rights may not include all rights that people have in the United States.
The Ninth Amendment
The idea that a government has only those powers that are given to it by the people
Limited Government
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives, and what is this number based on?
435, based on the population of each state
Choose ONE member from your team to come to the front of the room and recite the preamble to Mrs. Lopez - NO NOTES.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
Joshua was arrested for robbery. He waited in jail for his trial for 10 years. This is a violation of which amendment?
The Sixth Amendment
Under this amendment, people have a right to a jury in civil trials in which the controversy exceeds $20.
The Seventh Amendment