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Limits of Government and First Amendment
Limits of Government and First Amendment
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Introduces the first amendment of constitution: and limitations
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One limit was the
Constitution
, what does it say?
Gives the address of the White House.
Says why the Articles of Confederation didn't work.
Lists all the states and the capitals
How laws are made, / rights and responsibilities of citizens
2
The U.S. Constitution created 5 checks on our government. Why?
To make sure the people don't have to do anything
To make sure the president and people share the power
To limit the government's power
To make sure the ruler has all the power
3
The U.S. Constitution gave the power to _____?
The king
The people
The Congress
The president
4
Which is NOT a First Amendment right?
Freedom of the Press
Freedom to assemble
Freedom of Speech
Right to bare arms
5
The
Separation of Powers
in another limitation. What is it?
The people have the power.
There are 3 branches that "check" each other and share work.
The people don't have to have soldiers live in their houses.
The president and the Congress work in different places.
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Why are there
five rights
in the first amendment?
They all mean the same thing.
They are listed from greatest to least.
You can't do one without doing another.
The Constitution was too long and needed shortened.
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What is the U.S. Constitution?
It is the set of rules established by our founding fathers
It's a ship Columbus sailed.
It's a law.
It's the Bill of Rights
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Why did the U.S. get rid of the Articles of Confederation and replaced it with the Constitution
The Articles of Confederation wasn't fair.
The Articles of Confederation was too weak.
The Articles of Confederation was too confusing.
The Articles of Confederation was too strong.
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The
Consent of the People
is another limit. What is it?
The people need to ask the president what to do.
You need to ask your parents permission to spend the night.
The people can't vote without the president's permission.
People have the power to vote and pick leaders/change laws
10
What is the Bill of Rights?
First 10 rights written in the constitution.
Changes to the original constitution
A funny guy who walks sideways.
Laws that protect us.
11
What writing starts out with "We the People?"
Ms. Patterson's newsletters
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Preamble to the Constitution
12
Which right gives you the right to send letters and complain to governmental officials?
Freedom of Religion
The right to petition the government
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of the Press
13
Which right gives a citizen the right to organize a group to help Jewish immigrants?
religion
speech
petition
assembly
14
Which is the freedom to speak your mind publicly?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
15
Another limit is the
Rule of Law
?
The laws are fair and equal to all, even the president.
It lists the rules and laws of the U.S.
It let's the people have all the power.
It tells the people how to vote.
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Which freedom allows newspapers to write what they want?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of Religion
Right to Petition.
Freedom of the press
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The final limitation is
minority rights
. What is it?
The majority of people get to decide what happens.
Everyone is treated fairly, even if in a unpopular group.
Everyone is allowed to join any group they like.
Only pizza should be served to children.
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Which right gives citizens the right to go to the church they choose?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
