What's the principle 1
The sharing of power between state and federal governments
Federalism
This principle established the idea that each branch of government can "check on" the others
Checks and balances
To "Form a more perfect union" roughly means to create a nation in which states work together. What are two examples of this?
US postal system
US currency
This amendment provides people with the right to bear arms
The 2nd Amendment
This amendment grants the right to a speedy, public trial (as well as the right to an attorney)
6th Amendment
This principle helped to create the Bill of Rights, which guaranteed specific freedoms to people
Individual rights
This principle was established to prevent abuse of power ("rule of law")
Limited government
To "Establish justice" means to make laws and set up fair courts.
What are two examples?
Court system
Jury system
This is the broadest amendment in the Bill of Rights; it actually provides five freedoms.
The 1st Amendment
This amendment governs the powers of states and people living within those states
This principle is about electing people into public offices through voting
Republicanism
Judicial; executive; legislative
To "Insure domestic tranquility" means to keep peace within the country.
What are two examples?
National Guard
Federal marshals
This amendment provides freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
The 4th Amendment
This amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases
This is the theory that people should rule the government, not the other way around
Popular sovereignty
Our Bill of Rights was formed by this principle, but they weren't added to the Constitution until 1791.
Individual Rights
To "Provide for the common defense" means to protect the country against attack from an outside force.
Name two examples.
Army
Navy
This amendment governs the rights of accused persons as well as the due process of the law
The 5th Amendment
This amendment limits fines and punishments, such as excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment
The 8th Amendment
This principle established three branches of government
Separation of powers
Which principle does the following quote describe?
"The will of the people shall be the law of the land!"
Popular Sovereignty
To "Promote the general welfare" means to contribute to the happiness and well-being of the country's citizens.
Name two examples.
To "Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means to make sure that future citizens remain free.
Name two examples.
Social Security
Food and drug laws
Civil Rights Commission
National Council on Disability
No Quarter!!
(No soldier shall be quartered in a home during times of peace with consent of the home owner)
The 3rd Amendment
This amendment guarantees the rights of the Constitution to all American citizens