Bill of Rights
It has provided a diverse American culture of many religious beliefs
What is the first amendment?
RAPPS
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
The Constitution should give more power to the states
What is an Anti Federalist?
Established that were enslaved people were not equal to free people when determining representation
What is the 3/5 compromise?
The people have the right to vote and change the government if it abuses its power.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
All states had to approve amendments. States coined their own money
What are weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Prevents law enforcement from conducting an unreasonable search
What is the 4th amendment?
Patrick Henry "The Constitution needs to outline individual rights"
What is an Anit Federalist?
Guarantees a speedy trial, impartial jury, legal counsel
What is Due Process?
People are governed by state and national laws
What is Federalism?
Constitutional Article allows the United States Constitution to change over time
What is the amendment process?
This amendment is violated when someone is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.
What is the 8th amendment?
Responsible for the creation of the Constitution
Who are the Federalist?
Enforces laws and commands armed forces
What is the Executive Branch?
The power is divided among the three
branches of government.
What is Separation of Power?
Interprets laws and declares laws unconstitutional
What is the Judicial Branch
Right to an education, right to privacy
What is the 9th amendment?
Responsible for the adding of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
Who are the Anti Federalist?
Declares wars and makes the laws
What is the Legislative Branch?
The three branches of government have
the ability to check on the other to
prevent an abuse of power.
What is Checks and Balances?
Created a weak central government
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Have a civil case heard in front of a jury.
What is the 7th amendment?
Liberty is best protected by a strong central government
What is a Federalist?
Agreement that created a bicameral legislature where the Senate is based on equal representation and the House of Representatives is based on population
What is the Great Compromise?
The government has restricted power
and must also follow the law.
What is Limited Government?
Congress can declare war, Congress can negotiate treaties, Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance
What are the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?