SS Unit 3, Topic 2

Why did the Founding Fathers begin the Preamble with "We the People".

• They wanted the king to have all the power.

• They wanted a government created by and for the people.

• They weren't sure how to start the paragraph.

All citizens are given the right to free speech and a trial by jury.

• true

• false

Free speech means you can say whatever you want whether it's true or not.

• True

• False

The Supreme Court makes up the ____________ branch

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

A monarchy is run by...

• the people

• only a king

• only a queen

• could be a queen or king

A democracy is run by...

• a king

• a queen

• citizens who have a voice in the government

• a king or queen

What is a statement of the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or group?

• monarchy

• democracy

• constitution

• Preamble

The Executive Branch is made up of ...

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• The President, VP, and his Cabinet.

The Legislative Branch is made up of...

• Congress (Senators and House of Rep.)

• The President, VP, and his Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

Which branch makes the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Judicial