Indiana Constitution
The very BEGINNING of The Indiana and US Constitution is called The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Preamble
Name 2 Native American tribes that lived in the land that is now known as Indiana.
Illini, Shawnee, Miami, Delaware/Lenape, or Potawatomi
The HIGHEST level of government
National Government
*RANDOM TRIVIA* What is a group of flamingos called?
a. A placty
b. A flamboyance
c. A Slay
d. A Bridge
b. A flamboyance
According to Section 23 of Article 1 of the Indian Constitution, what right do Indiana children have?
Free Public Education
Indiana became the ___th state in the union.
19
*RANDOM TRIVIA* What is the only U.S. state that has a one-syllable name?
Maine
Who is the leader of the executive branch of the STATE government and is responsible for making important decisions for our STATE?
Governor
1816
*RANDOM TRIVIA* What common food was once used as currency (money) by Native tribes in Mexico?
a. Beans
b. Brown Rice
c. Chocolate
d. Honey
Chocolate
The level of government below the national government.
State Government
Who is the leader of a city or town (executive branch) leading a LOCAL government?
Mayor
*RANDOM TRIVIA* What is the only mammal that can’t jump?
A. Llama
B. Sloth
C. Dolphin
D. Elephant
D. Elephant
The Northwest Territory included what five (5) states?
Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, & Indiana
This government deals with schools, parks, and public services.
Local Government
What are the qualifications to be eligible for governor?
At least 30 years old, a US citizen, and a resident of Indiana for at least five years prior to the election
Name four (4) rights mentioned in The Indiana Constitution.
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition the Government, Protection from Unreasonable Search and Seizure
According to The Northwest Ordinance of 1787, what were the 3 requirements to become a state?
have a population of at least 60,000 people, a form of government, and a state constitution with fair laws
Sharing the power! This is a system where both the national government and the state governments have their own powers (exclusive powers), but they also work together (shared/concurrent powers).
Federalism
What is the name of the clause that states the federal/national laws are the HIGHEST laws of the land? *HINT* Begins with an S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Supremacy