| Words Matter | Make sure to Check and Balance | Do you know your Constitution? | Government for the people | Judicial Jumble |
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Having two legislative bodies
Having two legislative bodies
bicameral
Those in favor of the new government established by the U.S. Constitution
Those in favor of the new government established by the U.S. Constitution
Federalists
A case used later as a guide to judge other disputes
A case used later as a guide to judge other disputes
precedent
Those who opposed the new government established by the U.S. Constitution
Those who opposed the new government established by the U.S. Constitution
Anti-Federalists
A body of people representing the states of the U.S. who formally cast votes for the election of the President and Vice President
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
This is a living document and the law of the land!
This is a living document and the law of the land!
U.S. Constitution
This is the most important task of the Executive branch
This is the most important task of the Executive branch
Enforce and carry out federal laws
This is the main job of the Legislative branch.
This is the main job of the Legislative branch.
Make laws needed for the country
This is the name for the President's chosen advisers.
This is the name for the President's chosen advisers.
Cabinet
The Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional is known as
The Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional is known as
judicial review
The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of the people
The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of the people
popular sovereignty
"Our Posterity"
"Our Posterity"
descendants
Branch of the government which "sets" American foreign policy
Branch of the government which "sets" American foreign policy
Executive
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution which guarantee individual and states' rights
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution which guarantee individual and states' rights
Bill of Rights
Reason the Founding Fathers created the Electoral College
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
Number of terms a U.S. President can serve.
Number of terms a U.S. President can serve.
2
Purchase made by President Jefferson to increase the size of our nation.
Purchase made by President Jefferson to increase the size of our nation.
Louisiana Purchase
An example of 20th century ingenuity.
An example of 20th century ingenuity.
Skyscrapers, elevators, electricity
First Lady who defined the role.
First Lady who defined the role.
Dolly Madison
A bill cannot become a law until this happens.
A bill cannot become a law until this happens.
Approved by Congress and signed by the President.
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
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
Changes to the Constitution.
Changes to the Constitution.
amendments
Example of a Jim Crow Law
Example of a Jim Crow Law
Answers will vary
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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