1 5 th Grade Constitution Review The American Constitution

2 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 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt Get a Job Bill of Rights: criminal Branches of the Government Responsibilities Bill of Rights: other rights

3 Which branch of the government do you need to be at least 30 years old?

4 Congress/ Legislative House of Representative: 25 years old Senate: 30 years old

5 For which position must be born in the US?

6 President Representatives must be a citizen for 7 years Senators for 9 years

7 How often are Senators voted for?

8 6 years Representatives every 2 years President every 4 years

9 How long must a person live in the US before he/she can become President?

10 14 years

11 How does a Supreme Court Judge get his/her job?

12 President chooses & Congress approves

13 Which amendment states that you do not have to answer questions?

14 The 5 th : Rights of a Person Accused of a Crime

15 What does 4. Freedom from Unreasonable Search and Seizures mean?

16 Police must have a warrant before entering your house

17 Which amendment talks about the punishment for criminals?

18 8. Protection from Unfair Fines and Punishment

19 Besides not having to testify against yourself, what other right is guaranteed in the 5 th amendment?

20 Everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty.

21 What are at least 3 part of 6. Right to a Jury Trial in Criminal Cases ?

22 Fast trial Know charges Hear witnesses and evidence Present witnesses Present evidence Have a lawyer

23 Who heads the executive branch and what does it do?

24 The President. He/she Carries out the laws made by Congress, Conducts relations with foreign countries, And is commander- in-chief.

25 What makes up the legislative branch and what does it do?

26 Congress which is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It has the power to make laws, to deal with money, create the military, and to declare war.

27 Who heads the judicial branch of the federal government and what does it do?

28 The Supreme Court and other federal courts. It interprets our laws (what they mean) and settles disagreements within a treaty, foreign officials, and multiple states.

29 Who has the power to determine if a law made by Congress is unconstitutional?

30 The Supreme Court.

31 Why is the federal government divided into 3 branches?

32 As a way to prevent one branch from having too much power and because it creates a system of checks and balances.

33 Who creates laws ?

34 Laws are made by the Legislative branch

35 Who is responsible for giving an annual speech to the country?

36 The President It is called the State of the Union Address.

37 Which two branches are in charge of the military?

38 Legislative and Executive Branches The President is the “Commander in Chief” & names officers in the military Congress creates, supports & maintains military & declares war

39 Which two branches are involved in cases at sea?

40 Legislative and Judicial branches Congress punishes crimes at sea Supreme Court hears cases about crimes at sea

41 Name at least 3 topics that the power is shared by all 3 branches.

42 LAWS Can approve or veto laws; pardon criminals; ensure laws are followed (Pres.) Makes laws; punishment for copyright, sea crimes & counterfeiters (Cong.) Interprets laws (S.C.) TREATIES Makes treaties (Pres.) Approves treaties (Cong.) Interprets treaties (S.C.) FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS Chooses government official & ambassadors; talks with foreign officials (Pres.) Creates trade with other countries (Cong.) Cases involving government & foreign citizens and governments (S.C.) JUDGES Chooses Supreme Court judges (Pres.) Approves choice of judge (Cong.) Becomes Supreme Court judge (S.C.)

43 Which amendment guarantees our right to speak out against our own government?

44 1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

45 Today many people debate right for all people to benefit from this amendment without any additional rules.

46 2. Right to Keep Weapons

47 What does 10. Powers of the States and People mean?

48 States can create their own laws, but the federal laws come first

49 Which amendment requires soldiers in peace time to find their own place other than your home to live?

50 3. Protection Against Quartering Soldier

51 What does 9. Other Rights of the People mean?

52 Not all rights are listed in the Constitution