Ch 6 L2 Gov't and People

Front

What document protects the rights of US citizens and sets up the plan for our government?

Back

Constitution

Front

What are the three branches of government described in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Front

Which branch has the responsibilty of making laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch has the responsibility of interpreting laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch has the responsibility of enforcing the laws?

Back

Executive

Front

What is Judicial Review?

Back

The courts can review laws and declare them unconstitutional

Front

What is "due process"?

Back

People are entitled to a fair legal process and rules before their "life, liberty or property" can be taken.

Front

Under due process, every citizen is innocent until proven_________________

Back

guilty

Front

The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment States

Back

State laws cannot deprive someone of equal protection of the law

Front

What are the ways a person can become a citizen of the U.S.? This is written in the 14th Amendment.

Back

They can be natural born or Naturalized in order to be citizens.