7th New Nation Government

Imagine you're part of a secret club, and the first rule is decided by everyone together. What principle is reflected in the first words of the Constitution, "We the People"?

• Rule of law

• Judicial review

• Popular sovereignty

• Enumerated powers

Which label belongs on the arrow pointing from the president to Congress?

• Can veto legislation

• Can declare laws unconstitutional

• Can impeach members of Congress

• Can nominate members of Congress

In a thrilling game of checks and balances, which label should be placed on the arrow pointing from the Supreme Court to Congress? Let's call on someone from both classes - Colby D or B! Who is here?

• Can declare laws unconstitutional

• Can impeach members of Congress

• Can approve presidential nominations

• Can declare executive orders unconstitutional

Hey Addisyn or Adelaide, can you help us sort out which details belong in the Legislative Branch column? Choose the two correct answers and let's ace this!

• Elected to office

• Power to veto laws

• Power to declare war

• Serve four-year terms

• Power to negotiate treaties

Hey Ronnie or Clay! Let's dive into the world of government powers. Can you spot which details belong in the Executive Branch column? Choose the two correct answers and show off your knowledge!

• Power to impeach

• Power to veto bills

• Power to declare war

• Can impeach members of Congress

• Can appoint Supreme Court justices

Hey Sophia and Emma, can you help us figure out which details belong in the Judicial Branch column? Choose the two correct answers and let's ace this!

• Serve for life

• Can raise taxes

• Elected to office

• Power to interpret laws

• Can impeach the president

Imagine you're the President, and you decide to take a break from signing bills. What happens to a bill if you don't sign it, Kaiden or Brady?

• It does not become a law.

• After ten days, it becomes a law.

• It goes to the Supreme Court for a ruling.

• It goes back to Congress for changes and a new vote.

Hey there, future voters! Ever wondered how the Electoral College really works? Let's dive into this quirky system! How about it, Isabella and Blakely!

• Electors serve to educate the public about candidates but do not actually vote themselves.

• Electors are the only true presidential voters; the popular vote is just to see who people like best.

• Electors vote for the president in a manner according to state law, usually in a “winner take all” approach.

• People vote for electors rather than the president, and each elector votes for the candidate of their choice.

Hey there, history buffs! Which of the following statements about amending the U.S. Constitution would make Benjamin nod in agreement? Where ya at, Enzo and Avery!! Think....

• The president can veto an amendment, but this can be overturned by a majority vote in Congress.

• The Framers of the Constitution did not mean for it to be amended, but people have continued to do so anyway.

• An amendment must pass in Congress by a two-thirds majority vote, and then three-fourths of the states must ratify it.

• Amendments are approved by the Electoral College, who may or may not vote in the same way as the popular vote.

Imagine you're in a courtroom with Alton, Cristian, Beckett, and Gabe, and the judge asks, "Who has the ultimate power to decide if laws are in line with the Constitution?" What is this powerful ability called?
Boys - Say it together - and do a 5 second funky dance!

• Judicial review

• Original jurisdiction

• Popular sovereignty

• Rule of law