Constitution 101
The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
What branch of government includes the Supreme Court?
Judicial Branch
What is the branch also known as Congress
Legislative
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called what?
The Bill of Rights
A change or addition to the Constitution
Amendment
What branch includes the President
Executive
Made up of nine justices who serve for life
Supreme Court
Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly
1st Amendment
Agreement on how to count men and women held in slavery for purposes of taxation and representation in Congress.
Three-Fifths Compromise
What does it mean to veto a bill?
Reject it
Legislative
A plan proposed where representation was based on population. Proposed two houses in Congress
Virginia Plan
The 4th amendment protects people from being searched and having things taken from them without...
Probable cause
This branch of government may veto bills passed in Congress
Executive
This branch may declare executive actions unconstitutional
Judicial
This branch may override a veto
Legislative
Protects people from having the military stay in their homes
Third Amendment
Grants people a speedy trial and an unbiased jury
Sixth Amendment
Right to own a gun
2nd Amendment
This amendment states that any power not given to the federal government is given to the states/people
Tenth Amendment
This amendment protects people from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
Eight Amendment