US Constitution Basics - SLIDES

To govern the state or country

To describe institutions

To limit power

To define rights

State

Federal

prevent states from taxing agencies of the federal government

reserve powers to the states

restrict the application of judicial review

allow for the burning of the flag as an expression of protest

It allows each branch to have equal power

It allows each branch to limit the powers of the other branches

It ensures that the federal government has more power than the states

It divides power between the national and state governments

Right to vote, right to health care

Freedom of assembly, freedom of speech

Right to speedy trial, right to an education

Right to a job, freedom of religion

Civil Right

Civil Liberty

Discrimination

Amendment

establish justice

form a more perfect union

ensure domestic tranquility

provide for the common defense

It refers to the Constitution

It is a famous quote from a speech

It describes a historical event

It is a motto of a political party

US Postal System

US coins and prints money

Bicameral Congress

All of the above

The President established the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.

Congress created both the Supreme Court and the lower courts.

Both the Supreme Courts and the lower courts were established by the Constitution.

The Constitution created the Supreme Court and Congress established the lower courts.

Keep the peace within our borders

Provide financial stability for the nation

Give all citizens a job

Create opportunities to vote

Raise money to keep peace

Reduce taxes

Limit freedoms

Increase military presence

National security

Economic growth

Education reform

Healthcare access

To promote international trade

To protect the US from foreign attack

To establish diplomatic relations

To reduce military spending

Ensuring public safety

Providing healthcare

Supporting education

All of the above