preamble
how many goals
6
Why was the Bill of Rights added
Anti-Federalists were hesitant to ratify the new Constitution without the Bill of Rights
legislative branch
explains the powers and duties of the Congress
5th goal
“Provide for the common defence”- Establish a strong military that will protect our country from foreign country and outside attacks. There was no national military under the Articles of Confederation
1st goal
the concept of popular sovereignty, rule by the people. This is to be a government that the people have the power to elect representatives. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
1st ammendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
executive branch
explains the powers and duties of the President
6th goal
"Promote the General Welfare”- to promote the well-being of all people and of the country
2nd goal
Form a more perfect union”- this government will be an improvement from the Articles of Confederation. It will be a government that aims to constantly improve and progress over time
2nd ammendment
The right to legally own a gun (bear arms)
judicial branch
explains the powers and duties of the courts
7th ammendment
In a civil trial, a jury will be provided if the amount under question exceeds $20
3rd goal
“Establish Justice”- to create a fair and legal national court system, which did not exist under the Articles of Confederation. Also to protect us from an overbearing government
3rd ammendment
You can’t be forced to house a soldier
ratification
9 out of 13 states needed to ratify the Constitution
8th ammendment
No cruel or unusual punishment, punishment must fit the crime!
4th goal
“Insure domestic tranquility”- tranquility, meaning peace in our country amongst the states and the people
4th ammendment
a search warrant is needed to be able to search you or your property
Supremacy Clause
Constitution is the SUPREME law of the land
9th ammendment
Our rights go beyond the ones listed in the Constitution, our rights are not limited to just these rights