Constitution

The Supreme Court decides whether a new law is constitutional or unconstitutional

• Judicial Review

• Executive Review

• Legislative Review

• Annual Review

What constitutional rights do people have to shape their lives and the lives of others?

• Vote

• Petition the Government

• Write to or Call your elected officials

• All of the above

How has the right to vote been given to more people over the years?

• People are allowed to vote at 15 years old

• Constitutional Amendments & Laws were passed to extend voting rights

• You can vote for officials that are not from the US

• The Colonists were originally taxed by the British if they chose to vote

What did the Framers of the Constitution do to limit the power of the Legislative Branch?

• They began to grow less and less crops. This caused the legislative branch to make new laws in Agriculture

• They combined both houses of Congress and force them to have the same powers, same term lengths, same selection requirements, no checks and no balances

• They created 2 houses of Congress and gave them both different powers, different term lengths, different selection requirements, checks and balances

• They built two houses within the Capitol Building, limiting carpenters to do jobs in Washington D.C.

What can happen if a Supreme Court Judge does something illegal?

• Impeach

• Pardon

• Vacation

• Given a detention

What does the Supreme Court deal with?

• Pardon criminals

• Electing the President

• Judge Judy's court cases

• Legal/Constitutional and Illegal/Unconstitutional Issues

How does the President Check the Legislative Branch?

• Override a veto, Confirm or reject nominations, can impeach and remove a president

• Nominate Justices & Grant pardons and Reprieves

• Veto Legislation & Propose Laws

How can the President check the power of the Judicial Branch?

• Override a veto, confirm or reject nominations, can impeach and remove a President

• Nominate justices & Grant pardons and reprieves

• Veto legislation & Propose laws

How can Congress check the power of the Executive Branch?

• Override a veto, Confirm or reject nominations, can impeach and remove a president

• Nominate justices & Grant pardons and reprieves

• Veto legislation & propose laws

What were the laws called before the Constitution was written?

• Chapters of Conflict

• Articles of Confederation

• Masters of Competition

• Artifacts of Consideration