Bill of Rights
This amendment permits Americans to own and carry guns.
2nd Amendment
The people have the power.
Popular Sovereignty
Which compromise allowed states to count 3 out of every 5 enslaved people as part of their population?
3/5 Compromise
President of the United States
Federal
Who Make Laws
Legislative Branch
This amendment gives Americans the freedom to assemble.
1st Amendment
The Federal and State governments share power.
Federalism
True or False:
12 out of the first 16 presidents were southern slave owners.
True
Mayor of Moberly
Local
Who Interprets Laws
Judicial Branch
This amendment gives Americans the right to remain silent.
5th Amendment
A governments power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties.
Limited Government
True or False:The 3/5 Compromise increased the norths representation in Congress?
False
Governor of Missouri
State
Who Enforces Laws
Executive Branch
This amendment assures Americans there will be no cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
The government is divided into branches.
Separation of Powers
What clause states that no law can be passed to ban the slaved trade until 1808?
Slave Trade Clause
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal
Which Branch can veto laws made by Congress?
Executive Branch
This amendment ensures American citizens will have a speedy trial.
6th Amendment
Each branch can "check" or limit the power of the other branches.
Checks and Balances
Which clause enforced the law that all freedom seekers must be returned to their enslavers.
Fugitive Slave Clause
Randolph county judges
Local
Which branch can overturn executive orders?
Judicial Branch