By the numbers
(3 parts)
What is the term length for:
Representatives?
Senators?
The President?
Senators - 6 years
The President - 4 years
The idea that political power resides with the people.
Popular Sovereignty
This amendment protects our right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
Bonus: What was the stated purpose of giving people the right to bear arms?
What part of the constitution gives a way for the document to be changed?
Article 5
This amendment protects against excessive bail and cruel & unusual punishment.
Amendment 8
(2 parts)
Currently, how many total Senators does the US have?
How many Representatives?
100 Senators
435 Representatives
This is a term for fair treatment according to the law.
Due process
This amendment guarantees due process, and gives protections against double jeopardy & the taking of personal property. It is most famous for protecting us from testifying against ourselves.
The fifth amendment
In article 5, what are two ways that amendments can be proposed to be made to the Constitution.
-If 2/3 of the Senate and House call for it.
-If 2/3 of state legislatures call for it
This amendment protects the right to a speedy trial, the right to face witnesses, and the right to defense counsel.
Amendment 6
(3 parts)
What are the minimum age requirements for becoming a...
Representative?
Senator?
President?
Representative- 25 years old
Senator - 30 years old
President - 35 years old
The idea that each branch of government will offset the power of the other two branches.
Checks and balances
House soldiers
Name the three branches of the U.S. government, and briefly describe each one
Judicial - Judges & Courts - Interpret the law
Legislative - Senators and Representatives - Make laws
Executive - President, Vice President, and Government Agencies - Carry out laws
This amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury for civil cases involving more than $20.
Amendment 7
(Two parts)
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
How many states had to ratify the Constitution?
9 Justices
9 States
The process of admitting foreigners to the citizenship of a country.
Naturalization
This amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure, and gives guidelines for search warrants.
Amendment 4
In Article 5, what are 2 ways that amendments are APPROVED?
3/4 of the House and Senate
This amendment reserves all powers not specifically given to the national government for the states, or the people.
Amendment 10
In the original Constitution, how many terms could the president serve?
As many as he could win.
Cabinet
What are the 5 areas of freedom protected in the First amendment?
1. Religion
2. Speech
3. Press
4. Assembly
5. Petition
In the preamble of the Constitution, what are the 6 stated goals of writing the document?
1. Form a more perfect union
2. Establish Justice
3. Insure Domestic Tranquility
4. Provide for the common defense
5. Promote the general welfare
6. Secure the blessing of liberty for us and our future generations
This amendment points out that listing some rights does NOT take away the existence of other rights not listed.
Amendment 9