Freedom of speech, assembly, petition, religion, and press.
What is 1st amendment?
100
Explains the role of the Executive branch, including the responsibilities of the President.
What is the 2nd Article of the Constitution?
100
Signed on July 4, 1776, this document is celebrated as signaling the beginning of the United States.
What is Declaration of Independence?
100
Citizenship is established as all persons born (or naturalized) in the United States are citizens will be granted the rights and privileges of citizenship.
What is 14th Amendment?
200
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
What is 8th Amendment?
200
Freedom from having to testify against yourself as well as protecting you from being tried for the same crime twice.
What is 5th amendment?
200
This explains the responsibilities of the Legislative branch, including the role of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is first article of the Constitution?
200
Signed on September 17, 1787, this document is the foundation of the US government.
What is US Constitution?
200
The power to create the federal court system.
What is Congress?
300
States that you don't have to house troops in your home unless it is done by law.
What is 3rd Amendment?
300
You have the right to a trial by jury.
What is 6th Amendment?
300
This explains the role and creation of the Judicial Branch.
What is third article of the Constitution?
300
Operating as the US government for 10 years, it is largely seen as a failure.
What is Articles of Confederation?
300
The branch of government that represents the people.
What is Legislative Branch?
400
You have the right to a speedy trial, as well as the right to a jury trial in civil cases if the amount in question is greater than $20.
What is 7th Amendment?
400
You are protected against unlawful search and seizure. The police must also have a warrant to search your house.
What is 4th amendment?
400
This describes the idea that the US Constitution is the 'Supreme Law of the Land'.
What is 6th article of the Constitution?
400
His ideas included the right to overthrow a government that does not protect your natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
Who is John Locke?
400
Creates the Supreme Court
What is Article III of the Constitution?
500
Just because a right isn't listed in the Constitution does not mean the people don't have it.
What is 9th Amendment?
500
Any right that isn't given to the federal government in the Constitution either belongs to the states or to the people.
What is 10th amendment.
500
If changes (amendments) need to be made to the Constitution, this article gives Congress the right to do so.
What is 5th article of the Constitution?
500
He believed that people created a social contract with their governments. He also believed people needed strong governments that granted them few rights.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
500
This states the government cannot take your land unless they pay you a fair price (Eminent Domain).