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Veto
To reject
Arsenal
Weapons storehouse
Which was the only state that did NOT send representatives to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Which amendment protected people against unfair searches?
The 4th Amendment
Ratify
To approve the constitution
Suffrage
The right to vote
The Great Compromise was presented by what state?
Connecticut
Which branch of government is the president in charge of?
The Executive Branch
What right does the 2nd Amendment protect?
The peoples right to have weapons and protect themselves.
Bill
An idea for a new law
Amendment
Changes to the constitution
What was the introduction to the constitution called?
The Preamble
How old must you be to apply to be a U.S. citizen?
18 years old
What does the expression "I plead the fifth" mean?
It means that according to the fifth amendment the people have the right to not speak against themselves
Impeach
To accuse the president of crimes
Cabinet
Advisors to the president
What was the first state to ratify the constitution?
Delaware
Which house in Congress are the states represented based on their population?
The House of Representatives
What does the Ninth Amendment protect?
All rights not listed directly in the constitution.
Democracy
When people rule and are free to make choices about their lives and their government
Republic
When the people choose representatives to run the government
How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention settle the argument of if slaves should be counted when determining a states population?
The Three-Fifths Compromise: 3/5 of all slaves in the state would be counted towards the total population
Why are checks and balances important?
Checks and balances are important because it keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful or misusing its authority
What rights are guaranteed to citizens under the First Amendment to the Constitution?
The freedom of religion, speech, press, petition the government, assemble (gather)