Terms
formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.
Amendment
Prevents the government from unreasonable search and seizure of the property of US citizens
4th Amendments
Deals with the basic freedoms and liberties of the people
Individual Rights
The first ten amendments of the Constitution are called
Bill of Rights
What is the power of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the laws passed by Congress
Power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are constitutional
Judicial Review
Protects citizens right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
This principle limits the power of the government due to the law that is written
Limited Government
27 Amendments
The House of Representatives may increase or decrease depending on changes to the
Population
Power specifically given to Congress in the Constitution
enumerated power
Scenario: Jewel is accused of going into Gamestop and breaking all items dealing with Fortnite. When she goes to court, they rule that her bail is 5 million dollars. What amendment is being violated?
8th Amendment
Government is at the will of the people
Popular Sovereignty
This term says that there are procedures the government must follow when taking any action against a person
Due Process
Legislative Branch
System set up to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government
Scenario: Hannah got arrested for hitting someone, she states that she was fighting a ghost. She wants a lawyer to help defend her. What amendment can help her in this situation?
6th Amendment
A principle in which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no branch gets too much power
Separation of Power
Under the Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power of
Judicial Review
True or False: Senators and House of Representatives have term limits on how long they can serve in Congress.
False
The ability to remove or get rid of the law or act
Veto
10th Amendment
Example: Congress passed a law and then the President decides to veto the law. What principle applies to this?
Who developed the Virginia Plan, which provides the basic framework and central ideas of the US Constitution?
(Franklin, Madison, Adams or Jefferson)
James Madison