Amendments 1
This amendment grants a person the right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment
The term "We the People" refers to the idea that the power to govern come from the people. What term describes this
What is Popular Sovereignty
This document was written to declare the colonies intention of freedom from an abusive monarchy.
What is the Declaration of Independence
The introduction to the US Constitution that describes the purpose of the United States government
What is the Preamble
This amendment grants protections against religious persecution and the right to the press
what is the 1st amendment
This amendment grants a person the right to refuse to house soldiers in their home during times of peace
what is the 3rd amendment
In November 2024, Texans will vote for their next Congress Senator. This Senator will then be responsible for representing the Texan people in Congress. This is an example of which principle of government?
What is Republicanism
This document contains the individual liberties and freedoms that are granted to every US citizen
What is the Bill of Rights
Another term for the freedoms granted to those who are NOT under the control of an oppressive government.
What is Liberty/What are Liberties
This amendment allows the right to remain silent and due process
what is the 5th amendment
This amendment grants all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states
what is the 10th amendment
The right to govern public schools has been delegated to the state governments. What principle of government is being described here?
What is Federalism
The articles in this document outline the roles, duties, and limits of the United States government
What is the US Constitution
When the government is bound by law to follow the laws and systems that they have put in place to ensure equal and fair treatment for all citizens. This ensures a persons right to life, liberty, and happiness.
What is Due Process
This amendment states that not all rights will be listed in the Constitution
what is the 9th amendment
This amendment protects against unlawful search and seizures unless there is probable cause. This can also help protect you from unreasonable surveillance by the government.
What is the 5th Amendment
The Justices of the Supreme Court have reviewed a law passed by Congress and declared that it is unconstitutional and cannot be legally enforced. This is an example of which principle?
What is Checks and Balances
The term "We the People" is seen at the beginning of which important American document?
The Constitution
The United States is known for allowing its citizens to vote for officials to represent them in the government. What type of government is this considered?
What is a Republic
This amendment grants a person accused of crime, the right to a trial by jury
What is the 7th amendment
This amendment granted citizenship to those who were born or naturalized in the United States.
What is the 14th amendment
Congress has been tasked with creating laws for the United States. This is an example of which principle of government?
Separation of Powers
What do we call the introduction to the Constitution, that provides a purpose for the government
What is the Preamble
A term used when a government has little/minimal involvement in economic regulation
What is laissez-faire
This amendment granted all MEN the right to vote, no matter their race or previous status of servitude
What is the 15th Amendment