US Government

Meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consists of the Senate and House of Representatives

• Congress

• Bill of Rights

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

The first 10 amendments of the US Constitution. Places limits on the government and guarantees civil rights and liberties

• Congress

• Bill of Rights

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Makes sure that laws are followed correctly. The Supreme Court

• Congress

• Bill of Rights

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies. Made up of the House and Senate

• Congress

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Carries out and enforces the laws. Includes the President and Vice President.

• Congress

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion and to petition the government.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Rights not listed in the Constitution are still rights even if they are not listed within the Constitution.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure and probable cause is needed for a warrant.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Right to trail by jury

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Right to a speedy trail, to be informed of charges, confronted by witness, call witness, and legal council.

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment