Principles
Representative Government
Republicanism
This means peace at home
Domestic Tranquility
Number of states that need to vote in order for an Amendment to pass
3/4
Right to remain silent
5th Amendment
Individuals from one state or country cannot sue other states
11th
Federalism
The justice system be exemplifies this part of the Preamble
Establish justice
Records such as marriage certificates and adoption papers are recognized from state to state
Full faith and credit clause
Extends trial by jury to civil cases
7th Amendment
No more poll tax
24th
Impeachment power is an example of this principle
Checks and Balances
Daily Double! COVID restrictions, Welfare systems, social security are example of
Promote the general welfare
Every state is guaranteed these things
A republican form of government and government protection
No cruel and unusual punishment
8th
DC can vote
23
People consent to their government
Popular sovereignty
Posterity means
Future generations
9
Daily Double! 5 rights of the 1st Amendment
Speech, press, petition, assembly, religion
Changes term limits for the President
20th
Each branch has their own set of powers and responsibilities
Separation of Powers
Having a military is an example of which part of the preamble
Provide for the common defense
This is considered the Supreme Law of the land
The Constitution
Rights not in the Constitution belong to the people
9th
18 year old can vote
26th