Understanding the constitution
The Bill of Rights
Amendments
100
A system that divided powers between the states and the federal government
What is the federal system?
100
basic freedoms to individuals
What does the first amendment guarantee
100
Protects the rights of a person who has been indicted
What is the 6th amendment
200
Writes the laws, confirms presidential appointments and declares war
What does the legislative branch do?
200
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the freedom of speech, or of the press.
What does the first Amendment guarantee
200
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury
What is the 7th amendment
300
Proposes laws, Administers the laws, commands armed forces, and makes treaties
What does the Executive branch do?
300
relating to colonial disputes with Britain and reflect many of the ideals outlined in the declaration of Independence
What do the other amendments focus on?
400
Interprets the constitution and other laws, and reviews lower-court decisions
What does the judicial branch do?
400
Make a request of the government
What is petition
500
To vote to bring charges of serious crimes against a president
What is impeach?
500
includes due process, indict double jeopardy, and eminent domain
What does the rights of the accused include
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