Articles of the Confederation
What does Article I establish?
The legislative branch (Congress)
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly?
1st Amendment
What principle divides government into 3 branches?
Separation of Powers
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What is the first phrase of the Constitution?
“We the People”
What does Article II establish?
The Executive Branch
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
What principle gives each branch the ability to limit the others?
Checks and Balances
Which Founding Father wrote most of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
What does Article III establish?
The Judicial Branch
Which amendment gives the right to a speedy, public trial and a lawyer?
6th Amendment
What is “Popular Sovereignty”?
The idea that the people hold the power.
What issue did Federalist No. 10 mainly discuss?
Factions and controlling their effects
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What power does Article V describe?
The amendment process
Which amendment protects from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
What is “Federalism”?
A system where power is divided between national and state governments.
What issue did Federalist No. 51 focus on?
Checks and balances & separation of powers
What is needed to override a presidential veto?
A 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress
What is the Supremacy Clause and which article is it in?
Federal law is the “supreme law of the land”; Article VI.
What does the 10th Amendment say?
Powers not given to the federal government go to the states or the people.
What principle protects individual rights from government abuse?
Limited Government
Why were the Federalist Papers written?
To support the ratification of the Constitution
How long is a Supreme Court justice’s term?
For life (“during good behavior”)