Amendments
The first amendment
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press.
Undelegated powers kept by the states and the people.
Amendment 10
What article created the judicial branch
Article 3
A government that is not all powerful and is limited by the people.
Limited government
What are the checks and balances meant to do
To keep restrictions and checks on each branch.
The second amendment
Right to maintain a militia, right to bear arms
Other rights kept by the people.
Amendment 9
What article created the legislative branch
Article 1
Governed by the people
Popular sovereignty
What branch has the least restrictions
Judicial Branch
The third amendment
No soldier may enter a home to stay without consent from the owner
Rights of accused persons in criminal cases
Amendment 6
What article created the executive branch
Article 2
The division of power among a central government and several regional governments.
Federalism
What is the judicial review
To declare if an action is unconstitutional or not
The fourth amendment
Protects people from unlawful searches or seizures.
Rights in civil cases
Amendment 7
How many articles were created
7 articles
A pact made by the president directly with the head of a foreign state.
Executive Agreement
What branch may impeach the president
Legislative branch
The fifth amendment
Provides protection for the rights to life, liberty, and property
Forbids excessive fines, bails, and punishment
Amendment 8
The first three articles deal with
The three branches of government
Changes or additions that become part of the written language of the constitution itself
Executive Branch