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Holzshu Civics CE2

Constitution and the 3 Branches of Govt.

TermDefinition
Limited government Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.
Rule of law The government and those who govern are bound by the law
Democracy the people rule.
The Declaration of Independence stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
The US Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain
“certain unalienable rights” life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The Constitution followed the Articles of Confederation in 1789
The Constitution established the structure of the United States government
Bill of Rights protected the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
The Preamble begins, “We the People,”
Preamble phrase of why we need a court system To establish justice
Preamble phrase to keep the peace To ensure domestic tranquility
Preamble phrase of why we need a military To provide for the common defense
Preamble phrase of why we need to help the needy To promote the general welfare
Posterity Preamble phrase the means children, and future generations.
Amendment definition to change
Executive Branch enforces or carries out the law
Judicial Branch interprets the law
Legislative Branch makes the laws
Leader of the Executive Branch President
Leader of the Judicial Branch Supreme Court
Leader of the Legislative Branch Congress
Who can make a law? Congressman/woman
Veto means reject
Another word for the president is chief executive
Commander-in-Chief Presidential role of head of the armed forces
Created by: erichholzshu
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