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Constitution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ratify- | to confirm a decision |
| Constitution- | a written plan for government |
| Confederation- | state and national governments working together to make decisions |
| Federalism- | a form of government where power is divided between state and national governments |
| Article- | main parts of the constitution |
| Amendment- | any change made to the constitution |
| Preamble- | State the 6 purposes of government |
| Articles- | Makes up the main parts of the constitution. They describe how the government is set up |
| Amendments- | Rights you have as a citizen of the United States |
| 1st amendment | Freedom of Religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech |
| 2nd amendment | the right to bear arms |
| 3rd amendment | the government cannot use the property of private citizens w/o their consent |
| 4th amendment | citizens are protected from unreasonable speech and seizure |
| 5th amendment | citizens have the right against self-incrimination |
| 6th amendment | citizens have the right to a speedy trial |
| 7th amendment | citizens have the right to a trial by jury |
| 8th amendment | no cruel or unusual punishment |
| 9th amendment | Individuals have other rights than the ones listed on the constitution |
| 10th amendment | The Federal government only has the power given to it by the constitution All other powers are left to the states |
| Executive Branch - Job: Leader: Powers: | Job: enforce laws Leader: president Powers: the president is the commander in chief of the armed forces |
| Judicial Branch - Job: Leader: How long do they serve?: | Job: interpret laws Leader: supreme court How long do they serve?: until they retire, die, or are removed for bad behavior |
| Legislative Branch: Job: Leader: Powers: | Job: create laws Leader: congress Powers: declare war, collect tax, borrow money and pay debts, make rules for how to become a citizen, and print money |
| House of Representatives What is representation based off?: How old do you have to be? | What is representation based off?: population How old do you have to be? 25 |
| Senate How many per state? How old do you have to be? | How many per state? How old do you have to be? |
| Electoral College How is each state’s electoral vote number determined? How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to get to win the election? | How is each state’s electoral vote number determined? The number of representatives and senates in that state How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to get to win the election? 270 |
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