Social Studies Review CCA#3

A system that allows each branch of government to change or veto acts of another branch to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful is called

The branch of government that makes (passes) the laws (Congress) is the

The branch of government that interprets the laws (judges and courts) is the

The branch of government that carries out the laws (president) is the

The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution are called the

The supreme legislative body of a nation called

An organized group of people who share a view of what government should be and do (Democrats and Republicans) is called a

What did the states hope to gain under the Articles of Confederation? (3 things)

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention? (1 purpose)

What is the purpose of the Constitution? (4 purposes)

What is the Bill of Rights and what does it guarantee?

What happened when Congress decided to add the Bill  of Rights to the Constitution?

Why did the writers of the Constitution believe that the government's power should be limited? (inferred answer)

Which group wanted a strong national government, like that set forth in the Constitutions

Give some examples of "Checks and balances" in the U.S. Government. (3 examples)

What are the top three leaders of the United States in Order from least to greatest power?

Amendment: Guarantees that right to a fair trial and the right to have a lawyer

Amendment: Gives Americans the right to carry weapons to protect themselves.

Amendment: Gives Americans the right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press

Amendment: Forbids police and other officials from performing unreasonable searches and taking things from people.

Amendment: Guarantees that people cannot be tried or punished for the same crime twice, cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves, and must be given proper legal procedures.