Constitution Misc.
What were the problems of the Articles of Confederation?
Central Government had too little power
The government couldn't raise taxes
Each state only had one member
How many of the 55 delegates signed the Constitution?
39
The Bill of Rights
What are the rights in the first Amendment?
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition.
What percentage of states must approve an Amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?
3/4 or 75%
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
What do we call the system set up so no one branch of government has too much power over the others?
Checks and Balances
Right to bear Arms
Who can propose an Amendment to the constitution?
Constitutional Convention by 2/3 of state legislatures
two-thirds of both houses of Congress
What are the 3 branches of government in the US Constitution?
The Executive, Legislative and Judicial
How many senators and representatives in congress must vote to propose a constitutional Amendment.
two-thirds
No soldiers quartered in private homes in time of peace.
What is the highest court in the Legislative Branch of Government?
Supreme Court
What is the first part of the Constitution called?
Preamble
What Constitutional Amendment calls allows you not to testify against yourself (right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself).
5th
Which Amendment involves the right that the police cannot search your property without a warrant issued by a judge?
4th