Vocabulary
Amendments
Amendments
Part 2
The Constitution
Articles of Constitution
100
The lawmaking branch of the federal government is called the _______ Branch.
Legislative
100
What amendment protects you from Cruel and Unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
100
What is an amendment?
Any change in the Constitution.
100
What document gave our country its first government?
Articles of Confederation
100
How many articles are there?
7
200
Define Confederation
A group of individuals state governments that unite for a common purpose.
200
What amendment says that the police can not search you without cause?
4th Amendment
200
What amendment ended slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
200
Whose signature is most prominent on the Declaration of Independence? (visible/popular)
John Hancock
200
What Branch of government does Article 1 establish?
Legislative Branch
300
Define Checks and Balances?
A system in place in order to ensure limited government; that no one branch becomes too powerful.
300
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
300
2nd Amendment gives people what right?
"The right of the people to keep and bear arms..." (own guns)
300
What are the three main parts of the U.S. Constitution?
Preamble, Articles, and Amendments
300
What does article 7 of the constitution discuss?
Process for ratifying or approving.
400
What is a constitution?
A detailed written plan for government.
400
You have a right to a speedy trial. What amendment?
6th Amendment
400
You do not have to quarter,provide housing to, soldiers
3rd Amendment
400
The first ten changes to the Constitution are called...
The Bill of Rights
400
What article establishes the Executive Branch?
Article 2
500
Define the 'Federalist Papers'
A series of essays written to defend the Constitution and support ratification.
500
This amendment protects your right to not be tried twice (Double Jeopardy)
7th Amendment
500
How many total amendments to the Constitution have been made?
27 amendments
500
The Preamble of the Constitution lists how many goals?
6 (Can you name them?)
500
Article 3 of the Constitution establishes what Branch?
Judicial Branch
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