Odds & Ends
To ensure no branch has too much power.
Which Document defines and explains the 3 branches of government?
The Constitution
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The painting on your Study Guide.... which scene does it depict?
What is Ms. VT's favorite cold beverage?
Diet Coke
This branch of government enforces the laws.
Executive.
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The 2nd Amendment gives you the right to....
Bear Arms (Own a Gun)
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What is Ms. VT's favorite thing about Winter?
(Not a food, beverage, or sport)
When it Snows!
The _____ branch reviews laws to make sure they follow our Constitution.
The ____ branch enforces our country's laws.
Judicial
Executive
Which document acts as the supreme law of the land and explains basic functions of the branches of government for the United States of America?
The Constitution
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Who was considered the President of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Which Disney character sings "Kiss the Girl"?
Sebastian from The Little Mermaid
Which group (branch) is responsible for what the constitution means, determining whether a law passed by Congress is constitutional, and resolving disputes between states?
Judicial Branch
What 2 groups of people make up Congress?
(This is your Legislative Branch)
House of Representatives and the Senate
This Amendment protects our rights. Police may not search our property or bodies without a warrant.
4th Amendment
The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, were merged together to create the ______ ________
The Great Compromise
How many brothers does VT have?
3
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As the PREAMBLE of the Constitution describes it, what is the PURPOSE of the Constitution?
Hint: it is not set up government!
To secure peace and freedom for the current new country and the future of our country.
"The Governor requires all residents to attend a state church. All other churches are closed down." -Studies Weekly, 2023.
According to the above quote, which amendment from the Bill of Rights is being violated?
The 1st Amendment- freedom of Religion
What was the purpose of creating the Articles of Confederation?
Hint: it is NOT to set up government!
Create a unified country AND protect people's rights.
What is Ms. VT's favorite Italian dish?
It takes hours to make from scratch.
I make tons and give them to family and neighbors.
Lasagna