30 pt5 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt Constitution Principles Congress Three Branches Bill of Rights Citizenship, Etc. 35 pt10 pt 15 pt40 pt 45 pt 20 pt 50 pt25 pt 30 pt 10 pt35 pt 40 pt 45 pt 50 pt 30 pt 35 pt 40 pt 45 pt 50 pt 30 pt 35 pt 40 pt 45 pt 50 pt 30 pt 35 pt 40 pt 45 pt 50 pt
Shared powers between national and state governments
federalism
The people have political power through voting
popular sovereignty
Change to the Constitution
amendment
Government divided into three branches with different jobs
separation of powers
Government through elected representatives
republicanism
Basic freedoms guaranteed to all citizens
individual rights
Government that must obey its laws
limited government
First ten amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Each branch of government has powers over the others
checks and balances
Basis of all U.S. law – “supreme law of the land”
U.S. Constitution
Legislature with two chambers
bicameral
What are the two chambers of the U.S. legislature?
House of Representatives and Senate
Number of representatives in the U.S. House
435
Term length for a U.S. senator
6 years
How is the number of representatives per state determined?
By state population – ex. Texas 36, Alaska 1
Term length for a U.S. representative
2 years
Number of senators in the U.S. Senate
100
What is the role of the legislative branch?
Makes laws
What is the term limit for members of Congress?
no term limit
How is the number of senators per state determined?
two senators for each state
Branch that enforces the laws
executive branch
Branch that decides if laws or acts are constitutional
judicial branch
head of the executive branch
president
Which branch controls money, taxes, and spending?
legislative branch
highest court in the judicial branch
Supreme Court
Which branch serves as commander-in- chief of the military?
executive branch
How are federal judges chosen?
appointed by the president
Term length for the president
4 years
What check does Congress have on the president’s appointment powers?
Power to confirm or reject appointments
Which branch has veto power over legislation?
executive
1 st Amendment rights
Religion Assembly Press Petition Speech
States have rights not in the Constitution
10 th Amendment
5 th Amendment
Due process of law: indictment, no double jeopardy, right to remain silent
right to jury in civil trial
7 th Amendment
2 nd Amendment
Right to bear arms Guns – I hazz ‘em
Citizens have rights not in the Constitution
9 th Amendment
4 th Amendment
No unreasonable search and seizure
No quartering troops
3 rd Amendment
6 th Amendment
Right to speedy trial (and counsel)
No cruel or unusual punishment
8 th Amendment
Amendment that establishes separation of church and state
1 st Amendment – freedom of (and from) religion
What is a responsibility of all voters?
Keeping informed on the issues and candidates
Legal member of a nation
citizen
Term limit for the presidency
Two terms (8 years)
Name that bill: Police officer gets a warrant before searching a private home
4 th Amendment
School Chores Behave Respect parent(s) or guardian(s) Help with decisions
Name at least 2 responsibilities of being a family member
Name at least 2 responsibilities of citizenship
Obey the laws Pay taxes Participate Vote
Term limit for Supreme Court justices
None – appointed for life
Process to become a citizen of a foreign country
naturalization
Name that bill: States set their own traffic laws
10 th Amendment