Bill of Rights
What is states that US citizens have the right to bare arms?
Amendment 2
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
A system of government in which power is divided between federal government and state governments
What is Federalism?
What amendment is "You do not have to quarter Soldiers"?
Amendment 3
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
the President
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the “rule of law”?
Everyone must follow the law.
Name the first three Core Democratic Values.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
What amendment states that people who have a disagreement over more than $20 can have a trial by jury?
Amendment 7
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
435
Author of the Constitution; believed the federal government should control trade and protect people's rights
James Madison
When a president vetoes congressional legislation, the Congress
can override the veto by a two-thirds vote in both houses.
True or False: The due process clause ensures that citizens can get justice that is granted to them by the Bill of Rights.
True
What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trail if they pay bail?
Amendment 8
What is the job of the executive branch?
to make sure that the laws are enforced. ( To make sure people follow the law)
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
What is another name for expressed powers?
Enumerated powers
This is a form of government in which all people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives
What is Democracy?
What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
Which branch of government decides if a law that was passed is fair?
Judicial Branch
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
Literacy tests, Poll Taxes & the Grandfather Clause was put into place to?
What is prevent African Americans from voting
What does the term "checks and balances" mean?
to make sure that all the laws and powers are fair so that one person or group cannot have all the power