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Explain this goal listed in the Preamble: To form a more perfect union

All states should work together as a unified nation

Explain this goal listed in the Preamble: To establish justice

Everyone should be treated equally and fairly under the law

Explain this goal listed in the Preamble: To ensure domestic tranquility

The government has the responsibility to ensure peace and order at home

Explain this goal listed in the Preamble: To provide for the common defense

The government has the responsibility to protect its citizens against foreign attack

Explain this goal listed in the Preamble: To promote the general welfare

The government has the responsibility to promote the well- being of all its citizens

Explain this goal listed in the Preamble: To secure the blessings of liberty

The government should value and protect the rights of its citizens

Explain this principle of the Constitution: Popular sovereignty

The government gets its authority and power from the people

Explain this principle of the Constitution: Limited government

The federal government has only the powers the Constitution gives it

Explain this principle of the Constitution: Separation of powers

Three branches with their own duties: legislative, executive, judicial

Explain this principle of the Constitution: Checks and balances

Each branch has the power to limit the actions of the other two – no branch gets too powerful

Explain this principle of the Constitution: Federalism

Division of power between the federal government and the states

Explain this principle of the Constitution: Republicanism

Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will

Explain this principle of the Constitution: Individual Rights

Protect citizens’ rights – freedom of speech, religion, etc… (Bill of Rights)

How can Congress override a President’s veto

With a 2/3 vote of each house

Senate information: Number: Term: Age: Citizen:

Number: 100 Term: 6 years Age: 30 Citizen: 9 years

House of Representatives Number: Term: Age: Citizen:

Number: 435 Term: 2 years Age: 25 Citizen: 7 years

What are the five freedoms/rights listed in the first amendment?

Freedom of speech, religion, press; right to assemble and petition

List three powers of Congress

Write/pass laws, declare war, approve treaties, override veto, print and coin money

List three powers of the President

Propose laws, sign bills into laws, veto bills, appoint judges/ambassadors, commander in chief of armed forces

How can an Amendment be proposed?

By a 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress or if 2/3 of state legislatures call for a national convention

How can an amendment be ratified?

¾ of state legislatures must approve of the Amendment or ¾ of state conventions can approve

What is the 4 th Amendment?

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

What is the 5 th Amendment?

Rights of people accused of crimes, protection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy

What is the 8 th Amendment?

Forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment

Which Amendment outlawed slavery?

13 th Amendment

Which Amendment gave men of all race and color the right to vote? And which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

All men: 15 th All women: 19th

List at least three responsibilities of citizens

Obey federal, state, local laws; pay taxes; serve on juries; defend the nation; vote in federal, state, local elections; serve the community; help to create a just society

Which Amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

26 th Amendment

List at least two requirements to be considered a citizen.

Born in the United States or have at least one parent who is a citizen of the U.S.; become a naturalized citizen; be 18 or younger when a parent is naturalized

How does a person become a naturalized citizen?

Must have lived legally in the U.S. for at least 5 years, take a citizenship test, undergo a series of interviews

Make your wager

How can people too young to vote take part in the democratic process and be active citizens?

Organize legitimate protests/walk outs, attend town hall or school board meetings, pass out flyers to help influence decisions…