Bill of rights
What is the first bill of rights amendment?
Freedoms of press, speech, petition, religion, and assembly.
Which amendment prevents police from searching your home without a warrant?
What was the Articles of Confederation?
The plan of government before the Constitution.
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The president
Which amendment includes the right to a speedy trial?
Sixth amendment
What is due process?
The government has to follow the law in accusing someone of a crime.
What was the biggest problem with the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government was too weak
How many Senators does each state have?
2
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
What protects rights not specifically stated?
What prevents excessive fines or bail?
Eighth amendment
What did happened to the Articles of Confederation at the Constitutional Convention?
The delegates got rid of them.
How many Representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?
Depends on the population of the state
A presidential veto is part of which system?
Checks and balances
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms.
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
What powers did the federal government have under the Articles?
Create an army, run a postal service, conduct foreign policy
What is checks and balances?
Each branch of government can check the power of the other branches
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
Counted 3/5 of the enslaved population for representation in Congress
Which amendment protects us from self-incrimination?
Fifth amendment
If a power is not stated in the Constitution, who has that power?
The states or the people
What powers did the federal government not have under the Articles?
Collect taxes, enforce laws
What was the Great Compromise?
Created the Senate and the House of Representatives
Why did big states want representation in Congress based on population?
So they would have more votes.