General
What document created our first attempt at a government, before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Article I established which branch of government?
Legislative
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
The outline and protect individual rights
The "right to bear arms" is included in the _____ amendment.
2nd
What is the main differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
Articles=weak central government
Constitution=strong central government
Article II established which branch of government?
Executive
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
Which amendment bans search and seizure without a warrant? (they cannot search FOR your stuff)
4th
Which part of the Constitution appears first?
The preamble
Article III established which branch of government?
Judicial
The first amendment protects which rights?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and protest
Amendments 9 and 10 are "catch-alls". What vague promises do they make?
9th- rights not mentioned in the Bill of Rights are still retained by the people
10th- powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the individual states
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
WE THE PEOPLE
The House of Representatives and the Senate make up which branch of government?
Legislative (Congress)
The third amendment protects against quartering. Why was quartering an issue for early Americans?
Soldiers were invading their houses and using them during the Revolutionary War, people were forced to home and feed soldiers
When you "plead the 5th" you are exercising which right?
Why were the ideas of individual liberty and limited government important to the framers (authors) of the Constitution?
What are the main powers of Congress (legislative branch) (need at least 2 to be correct)
Declare war
Print money
Raise taxes
Create laws
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
The 6th amendment gives you the right to a _______ trial.
The 7th amendment gives you the right to a ______ of your peers.
Speedy
Jury