Branches
This branch of government "Makes the laws"
Legislative
This was considered to be the "first Constitution". It did not work because it lacked a strong central government.
Articles of Confederation
Has the power to Veto
Executive Branch(President)
Freedom of Speech, religion, press, right to assemble and protest
1st Amendment
Considered the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
This Branch of government "enforces the laws"
Executive Branch
changes to the Constitution are called...
Amendments
Can Override a Veto with 2/3 majority Vote
Legislative
No cruel and Unusual Punishment
8th Amendment
The Right to Bear arms
2nd Amendment
This Branch of Government "Interprets the Laws"
Judicial Branch
The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution are called...
The Bill of Rights
Can rule a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
Soldiers do not have a right to live in your house during war or peace times
3rd Amendment
No unreasonable searches or seizures.
4th Amendment
Identify the two part of the Legislative Branch
House of Representatives and Senate
This Compromise created a Bicameral Legislature. It gave representation for both large and small states.
The Great Compromise
Can appoint Supreme Court Judges
Executive Branch
Citizens have a right to a trial by jury in Civil cases exceeding 20 dollars.
7th Amendment
This group favored the Constitution as is. Felt there was no need for a Bill of Rights.
Federalists
Identify another name for the Judicial Branch
+100 if you can Identify how many Judges there are
Supreme Court
-9 Judges
This Compromise stated that every 3 out of 5 slaves would be counted towards population.
3/5 Compromise
Can approve judicial appointments
Legislative Branch
Right to not self incriminate, cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
5th Amendment
This body formally elects the president. You need 270 votes to win the presidency.
Electoral College