Government
It is the Supreme Law of the Land
What is the CONSTITUTION
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What is a change to the Constitution called?
An amendment
The Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
First Amendment
NO unreasonable searches or taking your things
What is the fourth amendment
In what important document do you find the words: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness?
The Declaration of Independence
Why are there 3 branches of government?
So one is not more powerful OR checks and balances OR separation of powers
What is the form of government of the United States?
A Republic ( or: representative democracy/ or: constitution based federal republic)
The Right to own a gun
The second amendment
The Right to Due Process (you have the right to remain silent, you cannot be forced to say you are guilty, you cannot be tried 2x for the same crime, rules for the government taking your property
What is the Fifth amendment
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must obey the laws. No one is above the law.
This clause says that Federal law is strong that State law
What is the Supremacy Clause
What are the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
The Right to a jury trial in civil cases
The Seventh amendment
No excessive ( too high) bail or fines. No cruel or unusual punishment.
What is the eighth amendment?
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans or The basic rights of people living in the US.
What are the 3 branches of Government called?
The Legislative branch, The Executive Branch, The Judicial Branch
What are the 2 parts to the Legislative Branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
People have a right to vote not matter their race
What is the fifteenth amendment
Ended Slavery in the US
What is the thirteenth amendment
What is the economic system of the US?
Capitalism or Free market economy
What is the highest court in the US?
The Supreme Court
Currently, who are the Senators for the state of Florida
Gave women the right to vote
What is the nineteenth amendment
Everyone born in the US is a citizen all people must get equal protection and fair treatment under the law
What is fourteenth amendment