Bill of rights
What is the first bill of rights amendment?
Freedoms of press, speech, petition, religion, and assembly.
Which amendment prevents police from searching your home without a warrant?
What words begin the Constitution?
We The People
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The president
Which amendment includes the right to a speedy trial?
Sixth amendment
What is due process?
The government has to follow the law in accusing someone of a crime.
What does To Ourselves and Our Posterity?
To us and all the people who come after us
How many Senators does each state have?
2
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
What protects rights not specifically stated?
What does the third amendment state?
You do not have to house soldiers during times of peace or war
What is the beginning of the Constitutiion called?
The Preamble
How many Representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?
Depends on the population of the state
A presidential veto is part of which system?
Checks and balances
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms.
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote in both houses
What is checks and balances and give an example
Each branch of government can check the power of the other branches
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
Which amendment protects us from self-incrimination?
Fifth amendment
If a power is not stated in the Constitution, who has that power?
The states or the people
A democratic government
What was the Great Compromise?
Created the Senate and the House of Representatives
Why did big states want representation in Congress based on population?
So they would have more votes.