Structure of the Constitution
The first ten amendments to the Constitution. Includes basic rights and liberties that are guaranteed for every U.S. citizen.
Bill of Rights
Outlines the process for amending, or changing, the Constitution.
Article 5
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
2nd Amendment
DAILY DOUBLE: Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more.
7th Amendment
Before entering a suspect’s home, a police officer shows a valid search warrant signed by a judge.
4th Amendments
Introduction to the Constitution, communicates the intentions of the Framers.
Preamble
DAILY DOUBLE: Defines the powers that the states have to create their own laws and policies.
Article 4
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.
3rd Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
A group of people assemble on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to demand the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
1st Amendment
DAILY DOUBLE: Name each of the three branches of the U.S. government and briefly explain who is in charge of each branch.
Legislative Branch: Congress
Executive Branch: The President
Judicial Branch: Supreme Court
Articles of the Constitution that explain the powers and limitations of each branch of government.
Articles 1-3
Asserts that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states.
10th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
8th Amendment
When being interrogated by police, a person refuses to answer certain questions and chooses to remain silent.
5th Amendment
What are the changes/additions to the U.S. Constitutions called?
Articles Additions
Amendments Addendums
Amendments
Ratification Process. Process for signing the Constitution into law.
Article 7
DAILY DOUBLE: We have many other rights than what are listed in the Bill of Rights. Our rights are not limited by the Bill of Rights.
9th Amendment
Protection against self-incrimination, grand jury indictment for a serious crime, bans double jeopardy, no loss of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
5th Amendment
The death penalty can only be used in cases of homicide or federal treason.
8th Amendment
The basic structure of the Constitution. Outlines the powers and functions of the government, including all three branches.
The Preamble The Amendments
The Articles The Bill of Rights
The Articles
Supreme Law of the Land. States that no laws or legislation can supercede, overrule or violate the Constitution.
Article 6
What are the 5 basic freedoms guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?
Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, Assembly
Guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel (lawyer) and the right to cross examine.
6th Amendment
DAILY DOUBLE: In Pennsylvania, a person has to be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner’s permit for driving; in Alaska you can apply at age 14.
10th Amendment