Definitions
The introduction to the Constitution that states its purpose and guiding principles.
preamble
an agreement between the people and the government.
constitution
the _______ branch makes the laws
legislative
This city was chosen as the permanent capital of Arkansas in 1821.
Little Rock
What grade is Mr. G's son in?
5th
A system where each branch can limit the powers of the others, so no one branch becomes too powerful.
checks and balances
The Pilgrims traveled to the America on the ______ in search of freedom.
mayflower
the _________ branch enforces the laws
executive
Arkansas native and U.S. president from 1993–2001.
Bill Clinton
How many books has Mr. G written?
3
The President's power to reject a law passed by Congress.
veto
DOUBLE: the preamble begins with ___ ___ ______.
we the people
the ______ branch interprets the laws
judicial
Arkansas became the ___ state to join the Union in 1836.
25th
In “Stranger Things,” what is the name of the girl with telekinetic powers?
The principle that the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
majority rule
the president is part of this layer of government
federal
the three branches all come from _________, __________, and _________ of the constitution
article 1, article 2, article 3
In 1803, Arkansas became part of the United States through this major land purchase.
louisiana purchase
How many colors are in a rainbow?
7
DOUBLE: The division of government into three branches, each with its own powers.
separation of powers
The governor is part of this layer of government
state
congress would need a ___________ vote in order to override a veto
two-thirds
DOUBLE: This famous retail corporation was founded in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Walmart
Mr. G has a favorite hobby. What is it?
collecting baseball cards/jerseys
The idea that the authority of the government comes from the people.
popular sovereignty
the mayor is part of this level of covernment
local or city
In 1803, the Supreme Court case _________ established judicial review.
marbury v madison
This Fordyce Redbug became an NFL star with the San Diego Chargers and is now in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
raylee johnson
Mr. G has three favorite artists. Can you name one?
Blink-182, Garth Brooks, Tupac
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.
concurrent powers
means power is divided between the national government and the states.
federalism
In this court case, the Court said schools couldn’t be separated by race because it was unfair and against the Constitution.
brown v board of education
Arkansas high school football championships are played each year at this stadium in Little Rock.
War Memorial Stadium
Infantry