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United States Government and Constitution

United States Government and Constitution

Chapter 9

A written form for government is called

A constitution

What was the purpose for writing the United States constitution?

To make a new form of government

Name three well-known symbols of America

Liberty Bell

Statue of Liberty

Seal on Money

American Flag

What three main powers did the Articles of Confederation give Congress?

Declare war, make treaties with other nations, and print and borrow money

What three main powers did the Articles of Confederation not allow the government to do?

Regulate trade, set up army, raise money for taxes, force states to obey its laws

A federal system of government is..

A government in which states share power with a central government.

What are the three branches of the government called?

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

What was the Great Compromise?

It divided Congress into the Senate and the House of Representatives

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

It protects a citizens freedom of speech and religion

Which branch of government is the president in charge of?

Executive

Which branch decides the meanings of the laws?

Judicial Branch

Which branch makes the laws?

Legislative branch

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

Executive Branch

What is another name for a law?

An ordinance

What is an inauguration?

A ceremony welcoming a new president.

What does ratify mean?

to accept

A ______is a government in which the people have the power to make political decisions.

democracy

What system lets each branch limit the power of the other two?

Checks and balances

What is it called when the President rejects a law made by Congress?

veto

Name two of the first ten amendments to the constitution.

Freedom of religion

Right to bear arms (guns)

You do not have to allow soldiers to live in your home

Police cannot search people or their homes without good reason

Right to a fair trial