| The Two main purposes of the US Constitution | Establishes how the government is organized and its functions
It guarantees many liberties and freedoms for citizens |
| What does the Federal System do? | It distributes power to the national and state governments. |
| How does the US Constitution help the Federal System? | It develops the Federal system by setting up the 3 branches of Government and giving directions on how the Federal system works |
| What are the three branches of government and what do they do? | 1) The Executive branch - Enforces the law
2) The Judicial Branch - Interprets the law
3) Legislative Branch - Makes the Laws |
| What are Personal rights? | Rights that allow a person to choose to do what he or she wants as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others |
| What are Political rights? | Rights that guarantee our freedom to engage in the political process in the United States. |
| What are Economic rights? | Rights to buy and sell property, and use their private property as they see fit without unreasonable government interference. |
| What are Personal Responsibilities? | Obligations that a person assumes for themselves - taking on responsibilities based on the choices we make in life. |
| What are Civic Responsibilities? | The duties that each person has to society such as voting and paying taxes. |
