| Words Matter | ||
| #1 | Having two legislative bodies | bicameral |
| #2 | Those in favor of the new government established by the U.S. Constitution | Federalists |
| #3 | A case used later as a guide to judge other disputes | precedent |
| #4 | Those who opposed the new government established by the U.S. Constitution | Anti-Federalists |
| #5 | A body of people representing the states of the U.S. who formally cast votes for the election of the President and Vice President | Electoral College |
| Make sure to Check and Balance | ||
| #1 | This is a living document and the law of the land! | U.S. Constitution |
| #2 | This is the most important task of the Executive branch | Enforce and carry out federal laws |
| #3 | This is the main job of the Legislative branch. | Make laws needed for the country |
| #4 | This is the name for the President's chosen advisers. | Cabinet |
| #5 | The Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional is known as | judicial review |
| Do you know your Constitution? | ||
| #1 | The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of the people | popular sovereignty |
| #2 | "Our Posterity" | descendants |
| #3 | Branch of the government which "sets" American foreign policy | Executive |
| #4 | The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution which guarantee individual and states' rights | Bill of Rights |
| #5 | Reason the Founding Fathers created the Electoral College | The delegates didn't think the common people would know the candidates well enough to choose among them |
| Government for the people | ||
| #1 | Number of terms a U.S. President can serve. | 2 |
| #2 | Purchase made by President Jefferson to increase the size of our nation. | Louisiana Purchase |
| #3 | An example of 20th century ingenuity. | Skyscrapers, elevators, electricity |
| #4 | First Lady who defined the role. | Dolly Madison |
| #5 | A bill cannot become a law until this happens. | Approved by Congress and signed by the President. |
| Judicial Jumble | ||
| #1 | This is the part of the Constitution that outlines the structure of the government and establishes the three branches and powers given to both the federal and state governments | Articles |
| #2 | Changes to the Constitution. | amendments |
| #3 | Example of a Jim Crow Law | Answers will vary |
| #4 | A group of young boys gather quietly on a street corner. Neighbors complain and ask the police to arrest them for getting together as a group. The police refuse. | No Violation/1st amendment right to assemble peacefully |
| #5 | The Postmaster General of the U.S. has a cross installed at all Post Offices throughout the country during Christmas time. Government funds are used to purchase the crosses. The major of a predominately Jewish town demands that the crosses be removed. | Violation/1st amendment forbids the gov from establishing a religion |
| Final Question | |
| A woman is tried for treason. She is accused of selling guns to ISIS. The judge believes it would be dangerous to let the public hear her ideas. He refuses to allow anyone to view the trial. | Violation/6th amendment guarantees the right to a public trial |