First Amendment
This freedom protects the right to express opinions without government interference.
Freedom of Speech
The Preamble begins with these three famous words
We the People
This branch of government makes the laws
legislative branch
This document declared the colonies independent from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence
Article I establishes this branch of government
legislative branch
The First Amendment prevents Congress from establishing this.
What is an official religion
This phrase explains the goal of maintaining peace and order
Insure domestic tranquility
The President can stop a bill from becoming law using this power.
a veto
This first US Constitution created a weak national government.
Articles of Confederation
Article II outlines the powers of this official
the President
This freedom allows newspapers, TV, and websites to share news.
freedom of the press
This goal refers to protecting the nation from foreign threats
provide for the common defense
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
judicial branch
This document listed grievances against King George III.
Declaration of Independence
Article III establishes this branch of government
judicial branch
These two first amendment freedoms protect people who gather to protest
freedom of assembly and petition
This phrase promotes fairness and equality under the law
establish justice
Congress can override a presidential veto with this fraction of votes.
2/3 (two-thirds)
This agreement brought the Mayflower Pilgrims together in self-government.
The Mayflower Compact
This article explains how the Constitution can be changed
Article V
This freedom allows people to complain to the government
right to petition
The preamble lists this many purposes of the government.
6
This power allows the Senate to approve presidential appointments
advice and consent
This English document limited the power of the King in 1215.
the Magna Carta
This article declares the Constitution the supreme law of the land
Article VI