Bill of Rights
What is the 1st amendment?
freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition
Article I of the Constitution defines the powers and roles of what branch?
a judge's order authorizing the search of a person's home or property to look for evidence of a crime
search warrant
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
How many amendments are there total in the U.S. Constitution?
27
What is the 3rd amendment?
no quartering of soldiers
U.S. senators serve _____ year terms
6
to bring charges against a public official
impeach
Who was the only president to have served more than 2 terms?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
If there is a tie in a Senate vote, who votes to break the tie?
the vice president
What is the 6th amendment?
right to a speedy and public trial
How many justices are on the United States Supreme Court?
9
a person born in another country who has been granted citizenship in the United States
naturalized citizen
Who was the 1st president to be impeached by the House?
Andrew Johnson
The Constitution replaced what document?
Articles of Confederation
What is the 9th amendment?
other rights of the people
What amendment limits presidents to only serving 2 terms?
22nd
a system that divided powers between the states and the federal government
federal system
Who was the 1st African American Supreme Court justice?
Thurgood Marshall
list 3 requirements to become a naturalized citizen
over 18, lived in the U.S. for 5 years, law abiding, demonstrates understanding of English, can support themselves financially, good understanding of history and government, supports the Constitution
What is the 7th amendment?
right of trial by jury in civil cases
these are non-legislative directives issued by the U.S. president in certain circumstances
executive orders
the government's power to take personal property to benefit the public
eminent domain
Who was the 1st woman justice on the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O' Connor
What clause states that Congress may "make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper" for carrying out its duties?