First Attempt
The colonies gained their independence from this country
What is Great Britain
This shows that no one is above the law
What is limited government
The number of representatives per state is based on this
What is population
The right to vote is called what?
What is suffrage
Recite the preamble
We the people of the United States, In order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, Promote the general welfare, And secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
This rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Shays's Rebellion
This ensures that no one branch has too much power or abuses it
Checks and Balances
Individual rights are outlines in this
What is the Bill of Rights?
The right to be harassed repeatedly after being found not guilty at trial is protected by this part of the 5th amendment
What does "We the People" refer to?
It shows the power in our country is held by the people
This was the primary weakness of the Article of Confederation
Weak Central government
This separates and shares power between the National government and the states
What is Federalism
One must be this old to become a member of the Senate
What is 30 years old
People have the right to a trial by jury in civil suits involving more than this amount
What is $5000
What does it mean to "ensure domestic tranquility?"
To keep peace within the country
These people didn't want a strong central government
Who were the Anti-Federalists
This term means that all the government power is vested in and from the people
What is popular sovereignty
Elected officials who commit crimes face a process called this
What is impeachment
If a power comes up that is not written in the Constitution, it is given to the states or the individual according to which amendment
What is amendment 10
What does "promote the general welfare" mean
To make sure that citizens are safe and taken care of
This was added to the Constitution to clearly outline the rights of individuals in the United States
Bill of Rights
Powers are divided into three separate but equal branches
The government can seize personal property if it benefits the larger community. This is called what?
What is eminent domain
Name the 5 freedoms protected by the first amendment
What are: freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion, freedom to assemble, and freedom to petition
Which line of the Preamble was very questionable due to the fact that slavery was legal within the country
"And secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"