Bill O Rights I
Guarantees the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, and the press
1st Amendment
The three branches of government established by the Constitution.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What document establishes the U.S. system of government, lists the basic rights of Americans, and is considered “the supreme law of the land”?
The Constitution
Number of States in the United States
50
How many terms can a U.S. President serve?
2
Current President of the United States
Donald Trump
Limits the power of the federal government by reserving all of the rights for the States not enumerated in the Constitution as national rights, nor denied to states
10th Amendment
Outlines the rights of the accused, including a speedy and public trial
6th Amendment
Branch of Government created by Article III of the Constitution. Interprets the law.
Judicial Branch
Causes of the American Revolution
French and Indian War
Stamp Act
Intolerable Act
Boston Tea Party
The 2 houses of congress were established by…
The Great Compromise
Length of term for Federal Judges
Lifetime
Current Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Guarantees a trial by jury and due process of law and guards against double-jeopardy and self-incrimination
5th Amendment
Protects against cruel and unusual punishment and guards against excessive bail and fines
8th Amendment
Branch of Government created by Article II of the Constitution. Enforces Laws
Executive Branch
The first 10 amendments to the constitution are called?
The Bill of Rights
How many senators does each state get?
2
Name of the system used to elect the President.
Electoral College
In what month are general elections for U.S. President, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate held?
November
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
Protects against the forced quartering of troops
3rd Amendment
This document established the United States as an independent country.
Declaration of Independence
Branch of Government created by Article I of the Constitution. Makes the law
Legislative Branch
Why do some states have more representation in the House of Representatives?
Current Governor of Georgia
Brian Kemp
Current representative in the House for Gainesville
Andrew Clyde
Right to a trial by jury in Civil/Common Law Cases
7th Amendment
Ensures that the individual rights that are not written in the Constitution are secure.
9th Amendment
What population did the 3/5ths Compromise affect?
Slaves
What was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak Central Government
The two parts of Congress.
The House of Representatives
The Senate
Current Speaker of the House
Mike Johnson
Georgia's two U.S. Senators
Jon Ossof
Raphael Warnock