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The people are at the source of the government's power
The people are at the source of the government's power
Popular Sovereignty
People pick their political representatives
People pick their political representatives
Republicanism
Basic liberties and rights that are guaranteed to all citizens in our Bill of Rights
Basic liberties and rights that are guaranteed to all citizens in our Bill of Rights
Individual Rights
Define the following principle: Limited Government
Define the following principle: Limited Government
The Constitution limits the actions of government by specifically listing powers
Define Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances. How are they different?
Define Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances. How are they different?
Sep. of Powers: Each branch has its own responsibilities/powers. Checks & Balances: Each branch holds some control over others. No one branch can operate on its own.
Who is the father of our Constitution? Who is the father of the Bill or Rights?
Who is the father of our Constitution? Who is the father of the Bill or Rights?
Constitution: James Madison, BOR: George Mason
Our Constitution's nickname....
Our Constitution's nickname....
SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND!
Where is each branch outlined in the Constitution? Think Articles...
Where is each branch outlined in the Constitution? Think Articles...
Legislative: Article 1, Executive: Article 2, Judicial: Article 3
Where are Individual Rights found in the Constitution?
Where are Individual Rights found in the Constitution?
First 10 Amendments (BOR), added after seven articles of Constitution
How is our legislative branch organized? What are the two houses called and how many members are there in each?
How is our legislative branch organized? What are the two houses called and how many members are there in each?
Bicameral - two houses: upper house (Senate) 2 per state - 100 Senators, lower house (House of Representatives) based on population, 435 members
Describe all FIVE freedoms given in the 1st Amendment.
Describe all FIVE freedoms given in the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, right to petition GVT
What is the 2nd Amendment?
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms
What is the 4th Amendment?
What is the 4th Amendment?
Gvt can't arrest a person or search property without probable cause
The idea that an individual is innocent until proven guilty, and protection against self-incrimination is given under which Amendment?
The idea that an individual is innocent until proven guilty, and protection against self-incrimination is given under which Amendment?
5th Amendment
What is the difference between the 6th & 7th Amendments?
What is the difference between the 6th & 7th Amendments?
6th Amendment: Right to fair and speedy trial by jury (criminal cases - defendant being prosecuted by the state or federal GVT) 7th Amendment: Right to jury & trial for civil cases (involving losses or damages - usually one plaintiff suing another)
How many times has our Constitution been amended?
How many times has our Constitution been amended?
27 times
When were the first 10 Amendments of our Constitution ratified?
When were the first 10 Amendments of our Constitution ratified?
1791
What do the 15th & 19th Amendments have in common? Which Constitutional principle do they demonstrate?
What do the 15th & 19th Amendments have in common? Which Constitutional principle do they demonstrate?
Both are examples of Republicanism, giving the right to vote. 15: All U.S. male citizens have the right to vote; 19: All U.S. female citizens have the right to vote
Which amendment details citizenship rights and has been used throughout history to fight for the equal protection of all individuals living in the United States?
Which amendment details citizenship rights and has been used throughout history to fight for the equal protection of all individuals living in the United States?
14th Amendment
What is the 26th Amendment? Why was it needed?
What is the 26th Amendment? Why was it needed?
U.S. Citizens who are 18 or older have the right to vote (ratified in 1971 during Vietnam War - if you could fight and die for your country then you should be able to vote)
How many terms can the President serve?
How many terms can the President serve?
Max two terms (or 10 years)
True or False: The President does not need to be a natural born citizen, but must live in the United States for 14 years prior to being elected
True or False: The President does not need to be a natural born citizen, but must live in the United States for 14 years prior to being elected
False - must be natural born citizen
The Supreme Court is part of which branch? What is their primary role?
The Supreme Court is part of which branch? What is their primary role?
Judicial, known as the Highest Court of the Land - must judge fairness of laws
The President appoints Supreme Court justices and the Senate makes the final approval. This is an example of which Constitutional principle? Explain why.
The President appoints Supreme Court justices and the Senate makes the final approval. This is an example of which Constitutional principle? Explain why.
Checks & Balances - Legislative branch is checking the Judicial branch by approving the nomination.
What is the name of the process of accusing and charging a public official of committing a crime while in office? Which House can charge people with the crime & which serves as the jury during the trial?
What is the name of the process of accusing and charging a public official of committing a crime while in office? Which House can charge people with the crime & which serves as the jury during the trial?
Impeachment; House of Reps can charge people with crime while the Senate holds the impeachment trial
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