Deck the Halls
(Ture or False) Because I have freedom of speech, I can say whatever I want wherever I want.
False
Ture or False: If the President vetoes a bill, then the bill can never become a law.
False
How many branches of government are there?
Three (3)
Who or want is an alien?
A person living in the USA who is not a citizen.
Which statement is most true about police searching a person?
A - The police can stop and search a person for any reason.
B - The police must have a reasonable suspicion the person did something wrong.
C - The police always need a warrant to search someone.
Who or what is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
What branch of government does a bill start in?
Legislative Branch
What is not a right or freedom found in the 1st Amendment? (Right to bear arms, freedom of religion, freedom of the press)
Right to bear arms
Why were farmers so angry during Shay’s Rebellion?
They had to pay too high of taxes.
Under the rule of law, who does not have to follow the law?
Trick Question: EVERYONE has to follow the law
What was the result of Shay’s Rebellion?
The Founding Fathers created the Constitution.
Most sedition laws are designed to _________.
Prevent freedom of speech.
What check does the Judicial Branch have on the Legislative and Executive branches?
The Judicial Branch can rule laws passed by the Legislative and Executive branches unconstitutional.
Name all THREE branches of government.
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What state did Shays's Rebellion take place?
Massachusetts
Under federalism, power is split between _______.
What did Shay’s Rebellion prove?
The Articles of Confederation were too weak.
What check does the President have when the legislative branch passes a bill?
VETO power.
How many senators are there?
100
What is the purpose of checks and balances? Give one example.
To ensure that one branch of government never becomes more powerful than the others.
What was the real reason the Federalists passed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Federalists (government in power at the time of passing the Alien and Sedition Acts) wanted to stay in power.
1. Create 2. Legislative Branch (House then Senate) 3. Signed by President
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
What branch of government has the power of impeachment?
Judicial Branch