Principles
What principle divides the powers of government among the executive,
legislative, and judicial branches?
Separation of Powers
The second amendment gives the right to carry
Arms; weapons
What amendment guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, and press and the rights to assemble and petition?
First
What is the right of individuals to speak their views without restrictions?
Freedom of Speech
What part of government is responsible for making the laws?
Legislative
What principle gives each branch of government powers over the other two
branches so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks & Balances
Name 3 of the 5 freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
Religion, Speech, Assembly, Press & Petition
What amendment guarantees people accused of a crime certain rights and due
process of the law?
5th
What is the right of individuals to print their views without restrictions?
Freedom of Press
What part of government is responsible for carrying out the laws?
Executive
What principle distributes the powers of government between the national and
state governments?
Federalism
Under the 10th amendment, all powers not given specifically by the federal government are given to who?
The States
What amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments?
8th
People have the right to a speedy and ___ trial.
Public
What part of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Judicial
What principle describes the fact that the government only has the power that the people give it?
Limited Government
The third amendment says you are not allowed to ‘quarter’ soldiers. What does this mean?
Provide housing
What amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?
6th
When someone being arrested is read her rights and given a lawyer, it is part of...
Due process
What document protects the individual rights of the people?
Bill of Rights
What principle says the power lies with the people?
Popular Sovereignty
According to the 5th amendment, when the government wants your land they must…
Pay for it
What amendment protects against general search warrants and from
unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th
What is the right of individuals to get together to express their beliefs?
Freedom of Assembly
What document sets up the basic structure of government for our country?
Constitution