Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was created to give the government more power. ( true or false)
False (It was created to protect the rights of the people).
How many amendments do we have in the constitution?
10
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
"We the People."
Which branch includes the Supreme Court?
The Judicial Branch.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
The First Amendment.
What is Freedom of Assembly?
freedom allows people to gather together peacefully in a group
Which amendment says you have the right to remain silent?
I plead the Fifth!
How many branches does the government of the US have?
3, three, tres!
This branch makes the laws
Legislative Branch
Which amendment says the government cannot force you to house soldiers?
Answer: The Third Amendment.
You have the right to share your ideas and say what you think. The first amendment is...
Freedom of speech
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments (additions) to the U.S. Constitution.
Can you name the three branches of the government?
Legislative Branch: This branch makes the laws. (Congress)
Executive Branch: This branch carries out the laws. (The President)
Judicial Branch: This branch evaluates the laws
This branch carries out the laws. (The President)
Executive Branch
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
Answer: The Constitution.
The Sixth Amendment says you have the right to a "speedy" trial. What does that mean?
The government cannot keep you waiting for a long time to see a judge.
"Freedom of the Press." What amendment is this? 1-10
The First!
This branch evaluates the laws
Judicial Branch
The Executive Branch is led by ______ ___________.
The President
Which part of the Constitution protects our individual rights (like freedom of speech)?
The Bill of Rights.
Why are these first ten amendments so important?
To protect the basic freedom of every person.
Unreasonable searches. What does this protect?
Your privacy and your belongings.
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Answer: The Legislative Branch (Congress).
House of Representatives?
The Legislative Branch.
What does Checks and Balances mean?
prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful