People & Misc.
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Cont.
Principles of Government
Principles of Government Cont.
100
Father of the Constitution
Who is James Madison?
100
The U.S. government cannot establish certain religious practices for everyone to follow.
What is The First Amendment
100
Americans have the right to own a gun.
What is The Second Amendment
100
These are protected by Bill of Rights
What are individual rights?
100
The citizens, or the people, give government its authority.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
200
This group believed the constitution gave the national government too much power.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
200
Soldiers cannot be required to stay at your home without your consent (permission)
What The Third Amendment
200
A search warrant is needed to search and seize property even if you have a criminal background.
What is The Fourth Amendment
200
Each branch of government has some ability to limit the actions of the other two branches.
What are checks and balances?
200
Three branches of government, each its own responsibilities (or duties).
What is Separation of Powers?
300
This took place on 1787 in Philadelphia.
What is The Constitutional Convention?
300
In America, you are innocent until proven guilty.
What is The Fifth Amendment
300
You have the right to privacy, to ride a bus, and other rights not mentioned in the Bill of Rights.
What is The Ninth Amendment
300
National and state governments share power.
What is Federalism?
400
A person who supported ratification of the Constitution.
What is a Federalist?
400
The states decide laws regarding school and marriage.
What is The Tenth Amendment
400
If you are accused of a crime, your trial must be done in a timely manner.
What is The Sixth Amendment
400
The constitution denies, or will not allow, certain powers or actions.
What Limited Government?
500
This is the process by which the Constitution originally had to be approved( by at least nine states)
What is ratification?
500
You have the right to a trial by jury in cases dealing with money.
What is The Seventh Amendment
500
If someone is found guilty of a crime, their punishment must be reasonable.
What is The Eight Amendment
500
Citizens elect representatives.
What is Republicanism?
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