Our Federal Constitution

having to do with the central government of the U.S.

• petition

• republic

• federal

A written form of government

• Legislation

• Autocracy

• Constitution

• Democracy

A constitution is a written plan for ​ (a)   . It describes how the government is ​ (b)   and what powers are divided. The U.S. Constitution establishes our government as a ​ (c)   and limits the ​ (d)   of the government.

• government

• organized

• democracy

• power

Helps to make sure that no one branch tries to overstep its boundaries and do things it does not have authority to do

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

• Executive Privilege

After the president-elect is elected, they will take an oath to uphold the Constitution What is the definition of Constitution.

• A solemn promise

• Pledge

• Break

Which of these are examples of how the system of Checks and Balances work between our Branches of Government?

• Congress makes laws but the President can veto them.

• The President can fire anyone he wants to that he doesn't like

• The Supreme Court can declare a law or action passed by Congress or the President, unconstitutional

• The president may appoint a federal judge but Congress must approve them first

What document is known as the "supreme law of the land"?

• 3 Branches of Government

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

What document was written by our Founding Fathers to protect the people from a government that was too powerful.

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Convention

• Constitution

What is the job of the judicial branch of government?

• to make laws

• to make sure laws are carried out

• to review laws to make sure the Constitution is being followed

• to make sure government officials are doing their job

Which term describes this government structure?

• democracy

• federal system

• monarchy

• A republic