All MP1 Notes for Quarterly Flashcards
Preamble States what?
why the constitution was written
Article 1
Powers the Legislative branch will have under the new Constitution
Article 2
Duty of the Executive branch Executive branch enforces the laws
Article 3
Establishes the powers of the Judicial branch of the government Judicial branch interprets the laws
Article 4
Establishes State’s rights
Article 5
Adding changes/amendments to the constitution
Article 6
Constitution is Supreme law
Article 7
Ratification process
Amendment 1
Freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, and assembly
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 3
Does not allow soldiers to quarter citizens homes
Amendment 4
Right to be secure of unreasonable searches and seizures Warrants only for probable cause
Amendment 5
Must present reason for charging a crime (Due Process) Can’t be charged for the same crime offense twice Don’t have to testify against yourself Can’t take private property for public use without compensation
Amendment 6
Right to a speedy and public trial by impartial jury Be informed of nature and cause of accusations confront witness and assistance of lawyer
Amendment 7
Right to trial by jury for a value over $20 Facts reviewed by jury can’t be re-examined
Amendment 8
No excessive bail or fines No cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment 9
People have other rights besides those listed in the Constitution
Amendment 10
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states
Popular sovereignty
held that the people who lived in a state or region should decide what kind of government or laws they should have (a government where people control/ elect leaders to rule the country)
Concurrent Powers
are powers of a federal system of government shared by both the federal government and each constituent political unit. (Shared by both federal and state governments, These powers include:power to tax, build roads, and to create lower courts.)
Checks and balances
To make sure that no branch of government gains too much power over the other branches (all branches must have equal power)
Expressed powers
powers that the Constitution has specifically given to the federal government. (all branches of government)
Amendment 13
Abolished slavery
Amendment 14
All naturalized or born in U.S are citizens no matter there race or color.
Amendment 15
Race is not a criteria for voting (any race can now vote)
What are the three branches of the government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
What is the purpose of the Legislative branch?
drafts proposed laws, confirms or rejects presidential nominations for heads of federal agencies, federal judges, and the Supreme Court, and has the authority to declare war
What is Congress?
Congress is made up of the House or Representatives and the Senate. Congress is part of the Legislative branch. Represents the American people and makes the nation’s laws.
How are the Senate and the House of Representatives different?
The Senate has two senators from each state regardless of the population or size of the state. While the house or representatives have a certain amount of representatives based on the population of the state.
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
Carries out and enforces laws
What are the first four titles of the successors to the Presidency?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State
What are the roles of the President?
chief of state, chief executive, chief diplomat, chief legislator, commander in chief, chief economist, chief of party, and chief citizen.The President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress.
What is the name of the process used to elect the President?
Electoral Colleges
What is an executive order?
a rule or order made by a President of the United States. The order tells agencies and officers of the Federal government of the United States things that they must do
What is the purpose of the Judicial branch?
system of federal courts and judges that interprets laws made by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch
What is the Supreme Court?
The highest court in United States of America
What is the Court of Appeals/Appellate Court?
They review the procedures and the decisions in the trial court to make sure that the proceedings were fair and that the proper law was applied correctly (sort-of like a double check for trials that have been appealed)
A person is considered a citizen if he or she is what?
born in U.S. territory and is 18 years of age. He or she can also be considered a citizen if he or she has been through the naturalization process. If their parents are citizens then the children are considered citizens.
Rights of Legal Aliens (Legal Immigrant)
Aliens both legal and illegal may hold jobs, own property, attend public schools, and receive other government services. They pay taxes and are entitled to legal protection
Rights that legal Aliens (Legal Immigrants) do not have
They may not vote in elections or run for office.They may not serve on juries or work in most government jobs. In addition, unlike U.S. citizens, aliens must carry identification cards at all times.
