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What right are protected under the first amendment?
Freedom of: speech, religion, press, petition, assembly.
What does "living constitution" mean?
that changes called amendments can be made to the constitution.
Name each branch of US government, and its function.
Legislative- makes laws
Executive- enforces laws
Judicial- interprets laws
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
So that no one branch can exercise too much power. Each branch limits the power of the others. ex. president has veto power
What are the roles of the president?
-Party leader
-Commander in chief
-legislative leader
-head of state
-economic leader
What are 5 cabinet departments?
-Veterans affairs
-Homeland security
-state
-Treasury
-Education
U.S supreme court justices
They are appointed for life. They can make unpopular decisions and not risk their job.