Constitution Review Respond to each question by writing the answer on your white board.
What are the 3 branches of government? Executive (President) Legislative (Congress) Judicial (Courts)
Which “big idea” is it?? A person buys a rifle to go deer hunting. Rights Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights
The idea that all people must follow the laws, no matter who they are is… Rule of Law
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws? Judicial
Which amendment is it? Gives you the freedom of speech. 1 st amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws? Legislative (Congress)
Which “big idea” is it? Dr. Jordan votes in November to help choose the next president. Self-Government Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights
Which amendment is it? Protects you against unreasonable searches. 4 th amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws? Executive
These are a set of things that people believe they should be able to do without restrictions. Rights
Which amendment? Gives you the “right to remain silent.” 5 th amendment
Which “big idea” is it? The President of the U.S. must pay income taxes. Rule of Law Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights
Government officials (like the police) having to follow certain rules (procedures) when enforcing the laws is known as... Due Process
Which amendment? Gives you the right to own a gun. 2 nd amendment
Which “big idea?” A woman accused of a crime gets the help of a lawyer Due Process
People being able to make decisions and participate in government is known as… Self-Government
Which amendment? Protects you from excessive bails, fines, and punishments 8 th amendment
Which amendment? Protects you from having to house soldiers during peacetime. 3 rd amendment
Which “big idea?” The Constitution states what the government can and cannot do. Limited Government
Which “big idea?” A mother decides to take her children to church. Rights Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights
A government that has been limited in power by a constitution or written agreement is known as… Limited Government
Which amendment? Says that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. 5 th amendment
Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights Rule of Law Which “big idea?” A celebrity gets pulled over for speeding and gets a ticket.
Which amendment? Gives you the right to make requests of or petition the government. 1 st amendment
Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights Which “big idea?” A citizen speaks at a city council meeting against allowing a golf course to be built in a city park. Self-Government
Which amendment? Gives you the right to a jury trial in most civil cases (suing). 7 th amendment
Which “big idea?” Your parent marches in a protest to stop the war in the Middle East. Rights
Which amendment? Protects your right to a speedy public trial with a jury in criminal cases. 6 th amendment