Bill of Rights
What are the Bill of rights?
The first 10 amendments to the constitution
Which principle of Government is about the shared and divided powers of the different levels of government?
Federalism
What is a check the president can do to Congress?
Veto a law
We have divided the powers of our government into an executive branch, legislative branch, and Judicial branch. This is an example of what?
Separation of powers
What is the Constitution?
A written document of a nations laws and how to control it
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right to own firearms (guns)
Which principle is about voting for someone to represent you in government?
Republicanism
What is a check the Legislative branch can do to the President?
Option 1: Override a veto
Option 2: Impeach
The President getting arrested for speeding is an example of what?
Limited government
What is an amendment?
A law added to the constitution after it was created
What is the 4th amendment?
Protection against unwarranted search and seizure.
What is the principle of Popular Sovereignty ?
That the power of the government comes from the people.
People have the power!
What is a check the Judicial branch can do to Congress?
Option 1: Judicial review
Option 2: declare a law unconstitutional
Texas making a law about how to get legally married and The U.S. making a law about Marriage rights is an example of what?
Federalism
Why is the constitution called the "supreme law of the land"?
Because no other laws can go against it
Which principle of Government is the bill of rights an example of?
Individual rights
What is the principle of Limited government
That no one is above the law.
The government has limits on everyone including itself.
What is a check the president has on the Supreme court?
They are the ones who appoint (pick) the judges
voting for who you want to be Governor of Texas is an example of?
Republicanism
How many amendments total are in the Constitution?
27
What are the five parts of the 1st Amendment (100 points per correct answer)
Freedom of Speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What is a similarity and a difference between Checks and balances and separation of powers?
(250 points each)
Similarity: Both about the branches and powers of government
Difference: one is about dividing/splitting power the other is about limiting the power of others
What is a check the legislative branch has on the Judicial branch?
They can impeach judges (specifically supreme court judges)
You having a podcast speaking out against the government is an example of you using what?
Option 1: Bill of rights/1st amendment
Option 2: Individual rights
When was the constitution written?
in the 1700's