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5th Grade Constitution Review

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Get a JobBill of Rights:

criminal

Branches of the

GovernmentResponsibilities

Bill of Rights:other rights

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Which branch of the government do you need to be at least 30 years old?

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Congress/ Legislative

• House of Representative: 25 years old

• Senate: 30 years old

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For which position must be born in the US?

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President

• Representatives must be a citizen for 7 years

• Senators for 9 years

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How often are Senators voted for?

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6 years•Representatives every 2 years

•President every 4 years

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How long must a person live in the US before he/she can become President?

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14 years

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How does a Supreme Court Judge get his/her job?

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President chooses

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Congress approves

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Which amendment states that you do not have to answer questions?

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The 5th: Rights of a Person Accused of a Crime

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What does 4. Freedom from Unreasonable Search and Seizures mean?

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Police must have a warrant before entering your house

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Which amendment talks about the punishment for criminals?

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8. Protection from Unfair Fines and Punishment

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Besides not having to testify against yourself, what other right is guaranteed in the 5th amendment?

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Everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty.

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What are at least 3 part of 6. Right to a Jury Trial in Criminal Cases ?

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•Fast trial•Know charges•Hear witnesses and evidence•Present witnesses •Present evidence •Have a lawyer

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Who heads the executive branch and what does it do?

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The President. He/she

• Carries out the laws made by Congress,

• Conducts relations with foreign countries,

• And is commander-in-chief.

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What makes up the legislative branch

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what does it do?

         

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Congress which is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

It has the power to make laws, to deal with money, create the military, and to declare war.

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Who heads the judicial branch of the federal government

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what does it do?

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The Supreme Court and other federal courts.

It interprets our laws (what they mean) and

settles disagreements within a treaty, foreign officials, and multiple states.

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Who has the power to determine if a law made by Congress is unconstitutional?

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The Supreme Court.

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Why is the federal government divided into 3 branches?

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As a way to prevent one branch from having too much power and because it creates a system of checks and balances.

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Who creates laws?

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Laws are made by the Legislative branch

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Who is responsible for giving an annual speech to the country?

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The President

It is called the State of the Union Address.

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Which two branches are in charge of the military?

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Legislative and Executive Branches

The President is the “Commander in Chief” & names officers in the military

Congress creates, supports & maintains military & declares war

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Which two branches are involved in cases at sea?

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Legislative and Judicial branches

Congress punishes crimes at sea

Supreme Court hears cases about crimes at sea

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Name at least 3 topics that the power is shared by all 3 branches.

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LAWSCan approve or veto laws; pardon criminals; ensure laws are followed (Pres.)Makes laws; punishment for copyright, sea crimes & counterfeiters (Cong.)Interprets laws (S.C.)

TREATIESMakes treaties (Pres.)Approves treaties (Cong.)

Interprets treaties (S.C.)

FOREIGN GOVERNMENTSChooses government official & ambassadors; talks with foreign officials

(Pres.)Creates trade with other countries (Cong.)Cases involving government & foreign citizens and governments (S.C.)

JUDGESChooses Supreme Court judges (Pres.)Approves choice of judge (Cong.)Becomes Supreme Court judge (S.C.)

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Which amendment guarantees our right to speak out against our own government?

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1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

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Today many people debate right for all people to benefit from this amendment without any additional rules.

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2. Right to Keep Weapons

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What does 10. Powers of the States and People mean?

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States can create their own laws, but the federal laws come first

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Which amendment requires soldiers in peace time to find their own place other than your home to live?

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• 3. Protection Against Quartering Soldier

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What does 9. Other Rights of the People mean?

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Not all rights are listed in the Constitution