Amendments
How many amendments are there in the bill of rights?
What is the constitution?
The document within the United States that sets the Laws and common rights of the people who live in the nation.
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
How many justices are in the supreme court?
9
How many amendments are there total?
27
What is a living document?
A document that changes or evolves over time.
Who wrote the constitution ?
The framers
What Two teams are playing in the super bowl?
The chiefs and the 49ers
Define federalism
The division and sharing of power between the national and state governments.
What state did not send a delegate to discuss the making of the constitution?
Rhode Island
What is the state government in charge of? what powers do they have?
Taking care of the state. they can add taxes. enforce state laws. Take care of infrastructure education. manage health.
The ability to ensure not one branch of government holds too much power is called what?
Checks and balances
Which Amendment is for right to privacy meaning no one can enter your property without a warrant?
the 4th amendment
A devotion to our country and the core democratic values in word and deed is called what?
Patriotism
What is the belief that the constitution should be interpreted exactly as it was written called?
Originalism
What power does the President have? Name 2!
The power over the US military
the power to appoint judges.
What does abolition mean?
To officially end or stop (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something)
Ex: Abolish slavery.
What was the "first constitution" in the United States called?
The Articles of Confederation
Name the first three Core Democratic Values. life, ______ and the _________ ____ _________
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
What does the law-making process look like?
bill must be introduced
senate and house of Reps most vote and get over 50%
President signs bill.