CONSTITUTION
Additions to the constitution. Many of them deal with expressing the rights of people in the united states.
What are amendments
Approved by the Continental Congress that announced the separation of 13 colonies
What is the Declaration of Independence
Someones phone was stolen today at work. The boss had me search because of my "suspicious looking face". Did I have a right to stop the search.
What is the fourth amendment
Makes laws
What is the legislative branch
I am studied because I have historical and legal significance.
What are landmark court cases
Record changes to the Constitution, state the rights protected by the law.
What is the purpose of the amendments.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness.”
What is the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence
The government cannot force you to let soldiers in your home or onto your property
What is the third amendment
The cabinet and most federal agencies
What is the Executive Branch
Separating students in public schools is unconstitutional based on race..
What is Brown vs Board of Education
I was held in Philadelphia in 1787 and 55 delegates attended from 12 states.
What is the Constitutional Convention
The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
What are the Articles of Confederation
The government is only allowed to take away your land if the land will be used for a public purpose. And if they do take your land, the government has to give you a fair price.
What is the fifth amendment
I veto legislation created by Congress and nominate heads of federal agencies.
Who is the President
Prisoners must be advised of their rights before being questioned by police.
What is Miranda vs Arizona
Of the 12 states represented at this event, this state was did not send a delegate.
What is Rhode Island
Declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."
What is the Emancipation Proclamation
We are not limitless. There are limitations to us.
What are the freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Amendment 1.
We can overturn unconstitutional laws, are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Who are the Justices of the Supreme Court
President cannot use executive privilege to withhold evidence from a criminal trial.
What is United States vs Nixon (1974)
Describes the organization of the federal government, including the legislative, executive and judicial branches.
What are the seven articles
Written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally published in The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892.
What is the Pledge of Allegiance
Control of educational system would be an example.
What is states power
I am responsible for deciding whether laws violate the Constitution.
What is the Supreme Court
Norma McCorvey sought an abortion in Texas, but was denied under state law.
What is Roe vs Wade (1973)