Branches of Government
How many branches of government are there?
3
(Executive, Legislative, and Judicial)
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms/own weapons
What document protects our Individual Rights?
The Bill of Rights
Only the president can enforce the laws--only Congress can make new laws--only the Supreme Court can interpret the law
Separation of Powers
What are RIGHTS?
Your freedoms, listed in the Constitution
"He knew his rights, and told the cop knocking at his door to get a warrant."
What do you call the branch the President is leader of?
The Executive Branch
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What is the name of the principle where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others?
Checks and Balances
The police want to come in your house, but they only can if they have a warrant
Individual Rights
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
AMENDMENT
"Congress passed a new amendment giving dogs the right to vote."
Which branch of government has the most power?
NONE.
They are balanced in power!
(Checks and balances)
What is the 5th amendment?
The right to remain silent
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Power to the people
The president can VETO laws made by Congress
Checks and Balances
When the President rejects a law made by Congress
VETO
"The President vetoed the law when he learned it would raise his taxes."
What is the name of the group that runs the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
Which amendment says you do not have to provide housing to troops? Show the hand symbol for double points
3rd Amendment
What makes the U.S. a Republic? (Republicanism)
We vote for our officials
Billy wants to be president, but he can only do so if enough people vote for him.
Republicanism
A country where citizens vote for their representatives (leaders)
Republic
What is the name of our legislative branch?
Double points if you can name both houses.
CONGRESS
Two houses: The Senate and The House of Representatives
Name the 5 freedoms included in the 1st amendment AND do the hand symbols.
RAPPS
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
Explain Federalism
We have one set of major laws by the national/federal government, and another set of laws depending on which state we are in.
The president is charged with a crime! He will be put on trial next week.
Limited government
What is Popular Sovereignty?
The idea that the PEOPLE RULE in this country