Constitution
Government
Amendments
Miscellaneous
Vocabulary
100
Preamble
What is the first section of the constitution
100
The preamble.
What is the first section of the constitution?
100
prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, impeding the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering with the right to peaceably assemble or prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances
What is the 1st Amendment?
100
“Old Glory Red,” “White,” and “Old Glory Blue.”
What is America's official colors?
100
a principle of the United States Constitution that safeguards against abuse of power by giving each branch of government the power to check the other branches.
What is checks and balances?
200
reasons why the constitution was created
What does the preamble list
200
trouble with the articles of confederation, to explain laws of the articles of confederation, so there could be a document that could be flexible and serve as a living document, to show the world that the U.S. is a strong, free nation,
What are reasons that the constitution was drafted?
200
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
What is the 8th Amendment?
200
English
What is the unofficial language of the U.S.?
200
a principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches.
What is separation of powers?
300
abolished slavery
what did amendment 13 do
300
James Madison
Who is the author of the constitution?
300
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
What is the 4th Amendment?
300
Washington D.C.
What is the capitol of the United States?
300
a principle of the United States Constitution that establishes the division of power between the federal government and the states.
What is federalism?
400
FREEDOM
What was one of the biggest things the founders of the constitution wanted
400
18 years old
What is the legal age to vote?
400
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
What is the 5th Amendment?
400
13 stripes
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
400
a principle of the United States Constitution that states that the people have the right to create, alter, or abolish their government.
What is popular sovereignty?
500
26th amendment
What is the amendment that has the age when you're allowed to vote
500
A bill may be introduced in either the Senate or House of Representatives by a member. It is referred to a committee for a hearing. The committee studies the bill and may hold public hearings on it. It can then pass, reject, or take no action on the bill. The committee report on the passed bill is read in open session of the House or Senate, and the bill is then referred to the Rules Committee. The Rules Committee can either place the bill on the second reading calendar for debate before the entire body, or take no action. At the second reading, a bill is subject to debate and amendment before being placed on the third reading calendar for final passage. After passing one house, the bill goes through the same procedure in the other house. If amendments are made in the other house, the first house must approve the changes. When the bill is accepted in both houses, it is signed by the respective leaders and sent to the governor. The governor signs the bill into law or may veto all or part of it. If the governor fails to act on the bill, it may become law without a signature.
How does a bill become a law?
500
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
500
One star for every state.
Why are there 50 stars on the American Flag?
500
a group of electors from every state who meet every four years to vote for the president and vice president of the United States.
What is electoral college?
M
e
n
u