Vocabulary
Amendments
Amendments 2
Constitution
Articles of Constitution
100
The lawmaking branch of the federal government is called the _______ Branch.
Legislative
100
What amendment protects you from Cruel and Unusual punishment?
Amendment 8
100
What is an amendment?
A change.
100
What document gave our country its first government?
Articles of Confederation
100
How many articles are there?
7
200
Define Confederation
A group of individuals or state governments.
200
What amendment says that the police can not search you without cause?
4
200
What amendment ended slavery in the United States?
13
200
Whose signature is most prominent on the U.S. Constitution? (visible/popular)
John Hancock
200
What Branch of government does Article 1 establish?
Legislative
300
Define Checks and Balances?
A system in place in order to ensure limited government; that no one branch becomes too powerful.
300
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19
300
Amendment 2 gives people what right?
To bear arms. (own guns)
300
What are the three main parts of the U.S. Constitution?
Preamble, Articles, and Amendments
300
What does article 7 of the constitution discuss?
Process for ratifying or approving.
400
What is a constitution?
A detailed written plan for government.
400
You have a right to a speedy trial. What amendment?
6
400
You do not have to provide housing to soldiers; Amendment ___
Amendment 3
400
The first ten changes to the Constitution are called...
The Bill of Rights
400
What article establishes the executive branch?
2
500
Define the 'Federalist Papers'
A series of essays written to defend the Constitution and support ratification.
500
G.R.A.S.P. stands for what?
Grievances Religion Speech Assembly Press
500
How many total amendments to the Constitution have been made?
27
500
The preamble of the constitution list how many goals?
6
500
Article 3 of the Constitution establishes what Branch?
Judicial
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