Amendments
How many amendments are there?
27
When was the Constitution ratified?
September 17, 1787
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
This is a concept that says a government is limited in power.
Limited Government
The Bill of Rights
What are the parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
What does the Executive branch do?
Enforce laws
This value states that a country should be representative.
Republicanism
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
what is the process called for changing the Constitution?
Amending
What does the Legislative branch do?
Create laws
This value states that a country should have shared power between the states and the federal government.
Federalism
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19
How long did it take our founding fathers to create the Constitution?
4 months
What does the Judicial branch do?
Interpret laws
This value states that a government is divided into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches.
Separation of powers
What did the 13th amendment do?
Outlawed slavery
What was the document called that preceded the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
What makes up the Legislative branch?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
This value says that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives, who are the source of all political power.
Popular sovereignty