Bill of Rights
The right to bear arms (own a firearm)
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The principle that governmental authority is derived from the people - with consent of the governed
Popular Sovereignty
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judical
Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
21st Amendment
What are the 5 freedoms protected in the First Amendment?
Speech, Religion, Assembly, Petition, and Press
The 18th amendment did what?
Banned the sale and production of alcohol
The power of the courts to review the Constitutionality of governmental actions
Judicial Review
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Creates laws, approves Presidential appointments, conducts trials of impeachment, creating spending bills
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18
The 26st amendment
What are at least 2 protections of the 5th amendment?
Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, the Right to a Grand Jury (Life, Liberty, Property)
Which Amendments are known as the Reconstruction Amendments?
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
The principle where the branches of government possess the ability to restrain certain actions of other branches
Checks and Balances
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President, governor, mayor
The 24th amendment
What is the 9th amendment?
Protects rights that are not listed in the Constitution
The direct election of U.S. senators is granted because of the __ Amendment
17th Amendment
The principle that states that the government can only exercise the powers that are granted to it
Limited Government
How can the Supreme Court check other branches?
Judicial review - rule that laws/executive orders are unconstitutional
Which amendment limits the President to two-terms
What is the 6th Amendment?
Establishes criminal trials - right to a fair, speedy, and public trial
What is the 12th amendment?
(Electoral College reform) President and Vice-President are placed on the same ballot
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent units
Federalism
Who can override a Presidential veto?
2/3rds of Congress
What is the 27th amendment?