Bill of Rights
What is the 2nd amendment?
Right to bear arms
What protections does the 4th amendment offer?
Protects against illegal search and seizure (need a warrant) and warrant need probable cause
What principle of the government states that the powers of the government should be restricted by law.
Limited Government
What is a landmark court case?
A court case that is historically significant because it sets an important legal precedent that shapes the country's laws and impacts how the Constitution is interpreted.
Which principle of the constitution establishes the branches of government?
Separation of Powers
Which amendment states that you do not have to quarter (house) soldiers?
3rd amendment
The 8th amendment has two protections. What are they?
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment and protection against excessive bail/ fines
What principle of the constitution states that the government is run by officials elected (chosen) by the people.
What is a precedent?
Precedent is an example from the past that serves as a guide for future actions or decisions ie a standard
The congress makes up what branch of government?
Legislative
List the 5 rights protected by the 1st amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press
Right to assemble & petition
List one of the protections offered by the 5th amendment.
You cannot be held responsible for a serious crime unless you are charged in front of a grand jury
You cannot be tried twice for the same crime
You have the right to remain silent (cannot be forced to tell on yourself)
Cannot have life, freedom, or property taken
Explain Popular Sovereignty
The powers of the government come from the consent (approval) of the governed (the people/ citizens)
Which landmark supreme court case established Judicial Review?
Marbury V. Madison
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
President
Which amendment says you have rights that are not specifically listed in the constitution?
9th amendment
Which amendment states that the accused have the right to know what they are being accused of (know why they are being arrested)
Sixth Amendment
Explain checks and balances
There are three branches of the government, and each branch can limit the power of the others. This is a system to prevent the abuse of power.
Which landmark supreme court case established that it was up to the Federal government (and not the states) to regulate interstate trade?
Gibbons V. Ogden
"Supreme Court" is another way to refer to this branch of government
Judicial Branch
What does the 10th amendment state?
Rights not specifically given to the federal government go to the states (or the people)
Which amendment deals with Civil cases (NOT CRIMINAL)
Seventh Amendment
The principle of federalism is outline by which of the 10 amendments?
10th Amendment
Which landmark supreme court case established that the federal government can establish banks?
McCulloch V. Maryland
What are the two houses of congress AND how were they created
Senate & House of Representatives
The Great Compromise