Chapter 6 The Constitution Flashcards
The division and sharing of power between National and State governments.
Federalism
The Supreme Court’s power of Judicial review protects our __________.
Individual Rights
People are the source of all government power. This is an example of ___________.
Popular Sovereignty
There are 3 branches of government each with their own responsibility. This explains _________.
Separation of Powers
_________ informs that government leaders are not above the law.
Limited Government
A system that ensures no branch is more powerful than the other
Checks and Balances
People have the _______ to a speedy trial.
Right
People can _______ peacefully.
Assemble
A person doesn’t have to be a witness against
_________.
Himself
The first amendment grants the freedom of
________,__________,_________,________,and
_________.
Speech Religion Assembly Press Petition
______ has 100 members —- 2 per state
Senate
People have the right to a public _______ by jury.
Trial
Amendment 4 states that their should be no “unreasonable ________.”
Searches
What does the word “arm” me in the 2nd Amendment?
Guns/Weapons
The Congress of the U.S, which makes the nations
_______, consists of the House and the Senate.
Laws
The 100-member _______ is made of ____ senators from each state.
Senate
2
If the president ______ a bill Congress can re pass by a _____ vote in both houses to become a law.
Vetoes
2/3
The executive branch has the power to:
- ) sign or veto _____.
- ) ______ judges, ambassadors, cabinet members, and other officials.
Bills
Appoint
The ________ branch has the most responsibilities and duties.
Legislative
All ______ bills MUST begin in the House.
Tax
The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to
___________.
Keep & bear arms
The 3rd Amendment prohibits the logging of ________ without the dwellers consent.
Soldiers
The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a ___________.
Search Warrant
The 5th Amendment guarantees trial _______,
______ by law and eminent domain.
Jury
Due process
The 5th Amendment prohibits ______ incrimination and __________.
Self
Double Jeopardy
The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a
________ and _________ trial by a jury of your peers.
Speedy
Public
The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in a ____________.
Civil case
The _______ Amendment prohibits excessive bail,and cruel and unusual punishment.
8th
What are the 3 ways a person can gain citizenship?
Being born in the U.S
Having at least one parent that is already a U.S citizen
Going through the process of naturalization
Legal immigrants have the same rights as a natural born citizen, but cannot ________or _________.
Vote
Hold Office
Immigrants must be ______ years old and have been in the U.S for ____ years before requesting naturalization.
18
5
Immigrants must pass a test demonstrating their knowledge of ____________,___________and_______.
Written & Spoken English
U.S. History
Government
Naturalized citizens can __________ and
they can never run for _______ or Vice President
Lose citizenship
President
Citizens have the responsibility to follow all ______.
Laws
Citizens also have the duty of paying _________.
Taxes
Male citizens must defend our country, so they must sign up with _____________ at 18.
Selective Services
Citizens must serve on ________ when and if called to do so.
Juries
The MOST important duty of citizens is to participate in the ____________.
Voting process
What are 2 ways that citizens influence government?
Attending council meetings
Writing letters to government leaders
