The U.S. Constitution
This document formally separated the United States from Great Britain (England).
The Constitution
This group was headed by George Mason and was against a strong federal government.
Anti-Federalists
The 2 houses of Congress
House of Representatives and the Senate
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
No quartering of soldiers
3rd Amendment
This person opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added.
Have the power to establish schools.
States
Is headed by the President and his advisors.
The Executive Branch
DAILY DOUBLE: You cannot be forced to testify against yourself.
5th Amendment
No unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant or probable cause.
4th Amendment
Introduction of the Constitution. Outlines the objectives of the document, and starts with "We The People."
The Preamble
DAILY DOUBLE: A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.
Popular Sovereignty, Checks & Balances, Separation of Powers, Federalism, Judicial Review
Federalism
No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail or fines.
8th Amendment
Right to a speedy and public trial.
6th Amendment
This group was for the ratifying the constitution and was led by James Madison.
The Federalists
The branch that interprets laws.
The Judicial Branch
Name at least four rights guaranteed under the 1st Amendment
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Individual rights meaning there are more rights than those listed.
9th Amendment
The 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
Popular Sovereignty, Checks & Balances, Separation of Powers, Federalism, Judicial Review
Checks & Balances
The branch that enforces laws.
The Executive Branch
States rights
10th Amendment
DAILY DOUBLE: Right to a jury in a civil trial.
7th Amendment