8: WHAT IS A REPUBLIC?

A republic is a representative form of government in which the citizens have the right to vote

The President can veto bills passed by Congress

10: WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?

The function of the legislative branch is to make laws.

To enforce laws and maintain order.

To interpret laws and regulations.

11: WHAT IS SEPARATION OF POWERS?

The federal government is divided into three branches which each have separate but equal responsibilities (power)

Separation of powers is a method to unify all government functions under one authority.

Separation of powers refers to the division of economic resources among citizens.

13: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEPARATION OF POWERS AND CHECKS AND BALANCES?

Separation of powers divides the government into 3 branches while checks and balances limits the branches making them share power.

Separation of powers ensures government functions are balanced, while checks and balances divide power among branches.

Checks and balances prevent the government from functioning, while separation of powers promotes efficiency.

14: GIVE TWO EXAMPLES OF HOW THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH CHECKS THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.

Congress can appoint members of the executive branch directly.

The president can veto congressional bills without consequences.

15: GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF ONE WAY THAT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH CHECKS THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.

The President can veto bills passed by Congress

The President can propose new laws.

The President can appoint Supreme Court justices.

16: GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF ONE WAY THAT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH CHECKS THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.

The Judicial Branch can declare laws written by Congress unconstitutional

The executive branch can override court rulings.

The legislative branch can veto judicial decisions.

18: WHAT DOES FEDERAL MEAN?

National, Central, or United States

Federal refers to a type of currency used in the United States.

Federal means a system where all power is held by individual states.

19 :WHAT IS A FEDERAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT

It is the concept of shared or divided power between the federal and state governments

A federal form of government is a type of government that has no regional governments.

A federal form of government is a system where all power is held by a single central authority.

20: What is the Constitution considered?

A set of guidelines for government

22: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS APPROVE A BILL BY A MAJORITY VOTE?

The bill goes to the President to sign it into law or veto it

The bill is automatically enacted into law without the President's approval.

The bill is discarded and not considered further.

23: WHAT CAN CONGRESS DO IF THE PRESIDENT VETOES A BILL?

They can OVERRIDE his veto by getting a 2/3’s vote in each house

Congress can ignore the veto and pass the bill anyway.

The President can amend the bill after vetoing it.

24: WHAT ARE THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS?

Senate and House of Representatives

House of Lords and House of Commons

25: HOW IS REPRESENTATION DETERMINED IN THE SENATE?

Representation is based on population size.

26: HOW IS REPRESENTATION DETERMINED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES?

Proportional representation (Representation by population)

Representation is determined by the geographic size of each state.

Representation is based on the number of senators from each state.

27: WHAT IS THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR A SENATOR?

Majority rule (Voting by majority)

Equal representation (One person, one vote)

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A U.S. SENATOR?

be a citizen or 9 years and be 30 years old or older

At least 35 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, resident of the district.

At least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, resident of the country.

30: WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

be a citizen for 7 years and be 25 years or older.

Must be a resident of the U.S. for 10 years and at least 20 years old.

Must be at least 30 years old and a U.S. citizen for 5 years.

31:WHO IS FOUND IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH?

The President, Vice President, and Cabinet .

32: WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH?

To interpret laws and settle disputes.

To create laws and regulations.

33: WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELECTED PRESIDENT?

born in the U.S at least 35 years or older live in the U.S for 14 years

Naturalized citizen, at least 40 years old, resident for 5 years.

U.S. citizen by birth, at least 30 years old, resident for 10 years.

35: WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH?

To enforce laws and regulations.

To create new laws and policies.

36: WHAT IS THE SUPREME COURT?

The Supreme Court is the lowest court in the judicial system of a country.

The Supreme Court is a legislative body that creates laws.

38: HOW ARE JUSTICES PUT ON THE SUPREME COURT?

Appointed by the president approved by the senate

Justices are elected by the public.

Justices are appointed by state governors.

41: WHAT IS ARTICLE FOUR ABOUT?

The rights and relations between the states

Article Four addresses the rights of citizens in foreign countries.

Article Four outlines the process for amending the Constitution.

42: WHAT IS ARTICLE FIVE ABOUT?

Amending the Constitution 2/3 states of Congress 3/4 of all states

Article Five discusses the rights of states.

Article Five outlines the powers of the President.

WHAT IS ARTICLE SIX ABOUT?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land .

Article Six discusses the rights of states in relation to foreign treaties.

Article Six outlines the process for amending the Constitution.

WHAT IS ARTICLE SEVEN ABOUT?

Ratification(approval) of the Constitution States needed: 9 out of 13 Got: 12 out of 13

Article Seven discusses the rights of the states.

Article Seven outlines the powers of the executive branch.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION?

To keep the Constitution up-to-date

To limit the rights of citizens and reduce government power.

To establish a rigid set of rules that cannot be changed.

WHAT IS THE BILL OF RIGHTS?

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution (It protects our basic rights)

The Bill of Rights is a declaration of independence from Britain.

The Bill of Rights is a list of state laws governing local governments.

WHY WAS THE BILL OF RIGHTS ADDED TO THE CONSTITUTION?

The citizens wanted to list their basic individual rights and freedoms

To limit the power of state governments.

To establish a national religion and promote it.

LIST THE FIVE FREEDOMS FOUND IN THE FIRST AMENDMENT!

Freedom of Religion (R) Freedom of Assembly (A) Freedom of the Press (P) Freedom of Petition (P) Freedom of Speech (S)

WHAT IS THE 2ND AMENDMENT?

the right to keep and bear arms.

The 2nd Amendment abolishes the right to bear arms.

The 2nd Amendment only applies to military personnel.

WHAT IS THE 3RD AMENDMENT?

No quartering (housing) soldiers

The 3rd Amendment mandates the government to provide housing for soldiers.

The 3rd Amendment allows soldiers to be quartered in private homes during peacetime.

WHAT IS THE 4TH AMENDMENT?

Police must have a search warrant to search a person’s property. (Search and Seizure)

The 4th Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.

The 4th Amendment allows for random searches without cause.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1: WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PREAMBLE?

Introduce the Constitution

States the 6 goals of the Constitution

Equal treatment for all citizens under the law

To provide benefits to all citizens

(life, liberty, happiness)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2: WHAT DOES “IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION” MEAN?

Equal Representation (2 per state)

To build a better country

Equal treatment for all citizens under the law

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3: WHAT DOES “ESTABLISH JUSTICE” MEAN?

To enforce strict punishment for all crimes.

To create a system that prioritizes wealth over fairness.

Equal treatment for all citizens under the law

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4: WHAT DOES “INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY” MEAN?

In committee; the main job of Congress is to turn bills into laws

To provide benefits to all citizens

(life, liberty, happiness)

Make sure we have peace in our own country

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5: WHAT DOES “PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE” MEAN?

To build an army to protect ourselves

Make sure that all citizens now and in the future have freedom

It created TWO houses of Congress instead of one

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

6:WHAT DOES “PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE” MEAN?

To interpret and explain laws

To provide benefits to all citizens

(life, liberty, happiness)

The highest court in the United States

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

7:WHAT DOES “SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY” MEAN?

Approving Appointments

Impeachment

To make laws

Make sure that all citizens now and in the future have freedom

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1: WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PREAMBLE?

2: WHAT DOES “IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION” MEAN?

3: WHAT DOES “ESTABLISH JUSTICE” MEAN?

4: WHAT DOES “INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY” MEAN?

5: WHAT DOES “PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE” MEAN?

6:WHAT DOES “PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE” MEAN?

7:WHAT DOES “SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY” MEAN?

8:WHAT IS A REPUBLIC?

9:HOW WAS CONGRESS SET UP BY THE GREAT COMPROMISE?

10: WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?

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