The Constitution
A written change to the Constitution
Amendment
Writes the laws
Legislative Branch
This is the number of Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights
10
Granted full citizenship to black people
14th Amendment
One of the important principles that limits Federal power
Limited Government
Powers given to the Federal government
Delegated
interprets the laws
Judicial Branch
The Bill of Rights was written to define these kinds of rights.
Individual liberties or natural rights for individuals
Outlawed slavery in the United Sates
13th Amendment
This person is commander in chief of the military
The President/Executive
Powers shared by the Federal and State governments
Concurrent
Carries out the laws
Executive Branch
Some people believe that the Death Penalty violates this amendment, which describes cruel and unusual punishment.
The 8th Amendment
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
Where was the constitution debated?
The Constitutional Convention
Powers that are reserved for the States
Reserved
Structure of government is divided up among the different branches
Separation of powers
This amendment guarantees citizens the right to a fair and speedy trial.
The 6th Amendment
What needs to be done to Amend the Constitution?
Ratifying a new amendment to supersede the law in a previous amendment
T or F The judicial branch is headed by the President
False
The equal distribution of governmental powers and limits on those powers
Checks and Balances
Taking private property for public use
Eminent Domain
The 5th Amendment guarantees that individuals will not be deprived of "life, liberty, or property" without fair, established legal procedures. This is called...
Due Process
James Madison and the Founding Fathers used his ‘natural rights’ philosophy to create the Bill of Rights
John Locke
Established the principle of judicial review
Marbury vs. Madison