The Constitution
What is the first part of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, and religion?
The First Amendment
What is federalism?
Division of power between the national and state governments
A stronger central government was necessary to maintain order while still protecting individual rights
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch of government from having too much power
The Declaration of Independence made it so the government gets its power from where?
The governed/The people
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual freedoms/rights
What are the three branches of government?
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution currently?
27
What was the main complaint against King George lll in the Declaration of Independence?
Unfair laws / Taxes without representation
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Legislative Branch
Which article of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Executive Branch?
Article ll
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
The right to a fair and speedy trial
How does the system of separation of powers limit the power of the government?
Ensures that no branch has too much power - Each branch has its own responsibilities & checks on others
What two plans did the Great Compromise combine?
The New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan
What does the Declaration of Independence say about the right to "alter or abolish" government?
The people have the right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive to their rights
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
How does the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution affect the relationship between state and federal laws?
Federal law overrides state law when there is conflict