Amendments
There are 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights.
What article of the Constitution is about the legislative branch?
What are implied powers?
What are the six guiding principles?
Popular sovereignty, rule of law, separation of powers/checks and balances, federalism, independent judiciary, and individual rights
How does the preamble start?
We the people
What amendment ensures freedom of speech?
The First Amendment
What article of the Constitution is about the executive branch?
Article 2
Enumerated powers are powers given to the national government that are specifically listed in the constitution
What is federalism?
A combination of power between the national and regional governments (the states)
What are delegated powers?
Powers given to the federal government
What is the 19th Amendment?
It gave women the right to vote
What article of the Constitution is about the judicial branch?
Article 3
What is the necessary and proper clause?
A clause stating that Congress can make laws that are necessary for carrying out its duties
Where are the guiding principles stated?
The Bill of Rights
What are reserved powers?
Powers that are given to the state
What is the 13th Amendment?
Emancipation (freeing) of slaves
What is the preamble?
The first paragraph in the Constitution that explains what will be talked about in the Constitution
What is habeas corpus?
The right of accused persons to be brought before a judge and hear the charges against them
What are individual rights?
Rights that are guaranteed under law, like through the Bill of Rights or Cthe onstitution
What are concurrent powers?
Powers given to both the states and federal government
What is the 14th Amendment?
It made all people born in the USA citizens
What are the three main parts of the Constitution?
The preamble, the articles, the amendments
What is impeachment?
A formal charge against the president or government official as the first step in their removal from office.
What is an independent judiciary?
Separation of the court system to keep their rulings unbiased
What is the ERA?
A proposed amendment that made all sexes equal