8th grade final review history

Front

What was the role of the government in the declaration of independence?

Back

Protect rights of the citizens

Front

Why was the constitution better than the article of confederation?

Back

The federal government got their power back.

Front

What was the ideals of the constitution and declaration of independence?

Back

People will have a say in who represents them in the government.

Front

What was the job of the legislative?

Back

make laws

Front

What is the job of the executive branch?

Back

carries out laws

Front

What is the job of the judicial branch?

Back

evaluates laws

Front

What happens if the president vetoes a bill? Can it still become a law?

Back

Yes, if 2/3 of the Congress vote again and it is a yes.

Front

What is checks and balances?

Back

It limits the power, so one branch can't have all the power.

Front

Why was the bill of rights made?

Back

To guarantee basic rights that the government can't take away.

Front

What is the rights of the accused?

Back

right to a speedy and fair public trial