Constitution #1
How many members does the Senate have?
100
The Constitution replaced which document?
Articles of Confederation
This an introductory statement in the Constitution that explains the document's purpose.
Preamble
The first ten amendments in the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
The President, Vice-President, and Cabinet make up this branch.
Executive Branch
Which branch gets to interpret the laws?
Each branch holds some power over the other two.
Checks and Balances
No cruel and unusual punishment.
8th amendment
People's rights that are not already listed.
9th amendment
No quartering of troops.
3rd amendment
Due process of law, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination.
5th amendment
Religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech.
1st amendment
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
7th amendment
Rights of state governments.
10th amendment
Bear arms.
2nd amendment
A speedy trial by jury, right to an attorney.
6th amendment
No search and seizure without a warrant.
4th amendment
This plan was based on population and was favored by large states.
Virginia Plan
This plan was based on equality and was favored by small states.
New Jersey Plan
This plan, offered by Roger Sherman, created two houses (bicameral), one based on population and the other based on equality.
This principle of the Constitution says the people have the ultimate power within the country.
Popular Sovereignty
George Mason, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson were among a group of individuals who opposed ratification of the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were among three individuals who contributed to the Federalists' Papers. Who was the third?
James Madison ("Father of the Constitution")
Which branch can appoint Supreme Court Justices?
Executive Branch
A formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.
Amendment