Bill of Rights 1
1st Amendment
A lawyer is threatening you and demands that you confess to every crime you've ever been a part of. Which amendment does this violate?
5th Amendment
What is the first paragraph of the constitution called?
The Preamble
What was the name of the first attempt at a U.S. Constitution? It failed, because the national government did not have enough power.
Articles of Confederation
What is a change in the constitution called?
Amendment
Which amendment protects your right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
The police knock on your door and demand to search your home. They do not have a warrant. Which amendment does this violate?
4th Amendment
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Executive Branch
4 Years
This term means a written form of government (it is also the name of the document that replaced the Articles of Confederation)
Constitution
You steal a Twix bar (The best candy bar). The judge of your case sentences you to 45 years in prison. Which amendment does this violate?
8th amendment
Which amendment states that you do not need to allow soldiers to stay in your home?
3rd Amendment
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
How was it decided that slaves would be counted in the constitution?
Three-Fifths Compromise
This term means that each branch of government has powers over the other, so no one branch becomes too powerful.
This amendment protects your right to a speedy trial, and guarantees you a lawyer to defend you.
6th Amendment
This amendment guarantees you a right to a trial by a jury (a group of unbiased citizens who determine whether you're guilty or innocent)
7th Amendment
Which branch of government interprets the laws to make sure they are constitutional?
Judicial Branch
Who is the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
This plan called for two houses in the legislature, both with representatives based on population
Virginia Plan
9th Amendment
The right to establish a state police, establish schools, and other rights not given to the national governments belong to the states. Which amendment protects these rights?
10th Amendment
What was the name of the plan where there are two houses, one with representatives based on population, and one where all states have the same number of representatives?
The Great Compromise
What event took place that showed all of the problems with the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion
What is the term used to describe powers that are shared between national and state governments?
Federalism