Preamble
This written plan for government replaced the Articles of Confederation, created a strong national government that shares power with the states, and established a federal system of government.
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. Common Sense
D. The U.S. Constitution
The U. S. Constitution
❏Veto or Reject Laws from Congress
❏Appoint or Choose National Court Judges
❏Grant Pardons or Forgive Crimes
A. Judicial Check
B. Legislative Check
C. Executive Check
C. Executive Check
This written plan for government is the supreme law of the land.
A. The Magna Carta
B. The English Bill of Rights
C. The Articles of Confederation
D. The U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment I
Amendment II
Amendment III
Amendment IV
Amendment I
Authorities could not keep someone in jail or (hold the body) without showing legal cause. This is known as Habeas Corpus.
True or False
True
Which statement best describes the intent of the Preamble?
A.List the rights belonging to the citizens.
B.Protect the rights belonging to states.
C.Limit the power of the new central government.
D.Establish the goals and purposes of the new government.
Establish the goals and purposes of the new government.
❏Override a Presidential Veto
❏Confirm or Approve Presidential Appointments
❏Establish courts under the Supreme Court
❏Impeach or remove government officials
A. Judicial Check
B. Legislative Check
C. Executive Check
B. Legislative Check
According to this all ordinary citizens, rich and powerful individuals are all held accountable to the same laws and expectations. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land and all laws (national, state, and local) must abide by it’s laws.
A. 12 Tables
B. 10 Commandments
C. Rule of Law
D. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Rule of Law
“I had rather be a free citizen of the small republic, than an oppressed subject of the great American empire.”
Where did the quote above most likely come from?
A.Magna Carta
B.Common Sense
C.The Federalist Papers
D.The Anti-Federalists Papers
The Anti-Federalists Papers
Which Enlightenment idea most influenced the first ten amendments in the U.S. Constitution?
A. natural rights
B. self-government
C. checks and balances
D. separation of powers
natural rights
This is the introduction or beginning, it explains the goals and expectations of the new nation.
A. The Mayflower Compact
B. The Articles of Confederation
C. The Preamble
D. Area 51 Papers
The Preamble
Which part from the Preamble means "give freedom to ourselves and future generations"?
A.“Establish justice”
B.“Promote the general welfare”
C.“Insure domestic tranquility”
D.“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”
D.“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”
Which example illustrates the system of checks and balances?
A.The Supreme Court enforces an executive order.
B.The President vetoes a law proposed by the Congress.
C.The President confirms the Supreme Court Justices
D.The Legislative branch pardons or forgives a crime.
B.The President vetoes a law proposed by the Congress.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed
Amendment I
Amendment II
Amendment III
Amendment IV
Amendment II
Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?
A.The right to bear arms for self defense
B.The right to have the assistance of counsel
C.The right not to have troops quartered in one’s home
D.The right to petition government for a redress of grievances
B.The right to have the assistance of counsel
“We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
A.The citizens elect representatives.
B.The king is born into leadership.
C.The president is born into leadership.
D.The government elects representatives.
The citizens elect representatives.
❏Declare laws from Congress unconstitutional
❏Declare presidential action unconstitutional
❏Interpret federal laws through court case decisions
A. Judicial Check
B. Legislative Check
C. Executive Check
A. Judicial Check
Decisions by government that impact citizens’ right should be made open to the public, not in secret
A. Transparency
B. Consistency
C. Accountability
D. Decisions Based on Law
A. Transparency
What is one of the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
A.Freedom of speech
B.Freedom of self-incrimination
C.Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
D.Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments
A.Freedom of speech
Which example illustrates a government-imposed limitation on individual rights that is permitted by the Constitution?
A.Government officials arrest a newspaper editor for criticizing their policies.
B.A defendant pleads the Fifth Amendment rather than testifying at her trial.
C.Congress suspends the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus during wartime.
D.The police conduct the search of a private home without a warrant or “probable cause”.
C.Congress suspends the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus during wartime.
❏Defendant presented with the opportunity to remain silent
❏Right to legal representation provided
❏Time and place to confront witness and provide objections
Which feature of the Constitution is represented in the actions above?
A.Separation of powers
B.Checks and balances
C.Rule of law
D.Due process
D.Due process
What are the purposes of Articles I, II, and III of the constitution?
Articles I, II, and III established the legislative, executive, and executive branch of the United States Federal Government.
Which action represents a principle of the rule of law?
A.Decisions by the government are based on the law.
B.Government leaders can alter the laws without notice or consent.
C.The government makes daily decisions that impact rights secretly.
D.Different social classes enjoy different rights and privileges.
A.Decisions by the government are based on the law.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
A. Amendment I
B. Amendment II
C. Amendment III
D. Due Process
Due Process
Joe Smith was tried in state court a second time for the same crime, found guilty and sent to prison. Joe’s lawyer believes Joe has been wrongly imprisoned.
What could Joe’s lawyer do?
A.Petition for a writ of certiorari
B.Demand Joe’s “due process” rights
C.Petition for a writ of habeas corpus
D.Protest against an unfair ex post facto law
Petition for a writ of habeas corpus