Ch 14-15 Flashcards
our nation’s first government (very weak)
Articles of Confederation
the meeting that the delegates went to to change the weak government to create a new one
Constitutional Convention
interprets laws
judicial branch
carries out laws
executive branch
makes laws
legislative branch
when each side has to give up something that he/she wants
compromise
when a government official can be accused or charged with a crime
impeach
the group of advisors to the president
cabinet
document that describes how the new government works (a primary source)
Constitution
the president can reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law, it then gets sent back to the legislative branch
veto
president can excuse someone from a crime or punishment
pardon
what could become a law
bill
important system that makes sure no one branch can become more important than another
check and balances
to approve
ratify
the first 10 amendments of the Constitution, like a shield that protects our rights
Bill of Rights
changes to the Constitution
amendment
what we “can” do
rights
what we “should” do
responsibilities
having a negative judgment about someone (example was the gum Ms. Pickens gave to only those with glasses)
prejudice
Which branch writes and passes new laws?
legislative branch
Which branch carries out and enforces laws?
executive branch
Which branch interprets the laws?
judicial branch
The president, vice president and cabinet are part of which branch?
executive branch
The Supreme Court is part of which branch?
judicial branch
Congress is part of which branch?
legislative branch
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Which house of Congress has the power to impeach?
House of Representatives
Which house of Congress has the power ot declare war?
Senate
How many senators can each state send to represent them?
Two
How many representatives can each state send? How many does Kentucky have?
It depends on the state’s population. Kentucky has 6 representatives.
Who has the power to veto bills? Which branch?
The president - executive branch
Who can nominate members of the cabinet?
The president
Who must approve members of the cabinet?
The legislative branch
How many justices make up the Supreme Court?
nine
Which branch makes sure that laws or bills are NOT unconstitutional?
The judicial branch
Who is our current Chief Justice?
Chief John Roberts
What were the Articles of Confederation?
Our first form of government created right after the Revolutionary War.
What were some of the problems with the Articles of Confederation?
Weak No president No money - couldn't pay army and navy Couldn't collect taxes No courts No laws
Who were three of the important members of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
James Madison
Governor Morris
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution known as?
Bill of Rights
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th
Which amendment gives people to the right to bear arms (own a gun)?
2nd
What rights are part of the 1st amendment?
RAPS - freedom of religion, assembly, press and speech
Which amendment protects people from being forced to house soldiers?
3rd
Which amendment limits the power of national government?
10th
Which amendment protects people from “double jeopary” or being tried for the same crime twice?
5th
Which amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
Which amendment gives the right to a trial by jury to settle civil disputes (such as car wrecks and divorce.)
7th
Which amendment give the right to an attorney, a fair jury and a speedy, fair, public tire?
6th
Which amendment gives your the right to remain silent (so you don’t have to testify against yourself in court.)
5th
What is the preamble?
The beginning of the Constitution, which was written for the people.
“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union….”
