The U.S. Constitution
What document provides the framework for our government and laws?
The Constitution
Is freedom of speech a right or a responsibility?
A right
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is the role of the Legislative branch?
to make laws
True or False: Congress can overrule a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote.
True
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Is voting in elections a right or a responsibility?
A responsibility
Who is the leader of the Executive branch?
The president
What is the role of the Executive branch?
the enforce laws
What branch can veto a law passed by Congress?
Executive
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Is paying taxes a right or a responsibility?
A responsibility
Who is the leader of the Legislative branch?
Congress
What is the role of the Judicial branch?
to interpret laws
What branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial
What is it called when government responsibilities are divided into three branches?
Separation of Powers
Is freedom of the press a right or responsibility?
A right
Who is the leader of the Judicial branch?
Supreme Court
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What are checks & balances?
A system where each branch can limit the power of the others
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the people
Is following the laws a right or responsibility?
A responsibility
In what order were the three branches established?
1) Legislative, 2) Executive, 3) Judicial
The president has two advisors. Name them.
The vice president and the president's cabinet
Why are checks and balances important?
They make sure no branch becomes too powerful