The Constitution
Introduction to the Constitution
Preamble
Who shares power in a federal system
State and national governments
What was the first constitution called
Articles of Confederation
How many amendments in the Bill of Rights
10
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
The 3 branches are covered here
Article I, II, and III
Who gets the reserved powers
STATES
What does it mean to ratify
to pass (a law) or approve
Freedom of speech (+4 more)
1
Right to a lawyer, speedy and public trial
6th amendment
Total number of articles
7
Who gets the expressed powers
NATIONAL
What did FEDERALISTS support
The Constitution and strong national government
Right to bear arms
2nd
Searches and seizures
4th amendment
1st 10 Amendments are known as the
Bill of Rights
Who gets CONCURRENT powers
BOTH
What did ANTI FEDERALISTS support
The Bill of Rights and strong STATE governments
Due process, eminent domain, double jeopardy
5
Cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
The article that makes federal laws the "supreme law of the land"
Article VI
Which amendment establishes reserved powers of federalism
Amendment TEN
How many states had to ratify the Constitution?
9/13
Unenumerated rights
9
What is a representative democracy?
People vote for representatives to make decisions; a republic