Parts and Articles
This introductory section of the Constitution outlines its purpose and goals.
What is the Preamble?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
What is the First Amendment?
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
This principle means that the people are the source of government power.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
The President has this power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
What is Veto?
This article establishes the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
What is Article 1?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the Nineteenth Amendment?
This principle ensures that the government has to follow the law.
What is Limited Government?
This system divides power between the national and state governments.
What is Federalism?
This article outlines the responsibilities and powers of the judicial branch.
What is Article 3?
This amendment states that rights not listed in the Constitution still belong to the people.
What is the Ninth Amendment?
This amendment repealed Prohibition, making alcohol legal again.
What is the Twenty-First Amendment?
This principle divides government power among three branches.
What is Separation of Powers?
These powers are suggested but not directly stated in the Constitution.
What are Implied Powers?
The process for ratifying the Constitution is found in this article.
What is Article 7?
This amendment ensures a speedy and public trial.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
What is the Twenty-Sixth Amendment?
This principle allows each branch of government to limit the power of the others.
What is Checks and Balances?
These powers belong to the federal government simply because it is a national government.
What are Inherent Powers?
This article explains the process for amending the Constitution.
What is Article 5?
This amendment protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the Eighth Amendment?
This Amendment guarantees equal protection and due process.
What is the Fifteenth Amendment?
This principle gives courts the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is Judicial Review?
Powers that are kept by the states rather than given to the federal government
What are Reserved Powers?