American Government:1
The supreme law of the land
What is " Constitution"
The Freedom of Religion.
One right or freedom of the Constitution in the First Amendment.
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified or passed?
1791
What political party does President Trump belong to?
Republican Party
Which philosopher believed all men had natural rights?
John Locke
The rule book for governing the United State
What is " the Constitution"
27
The number of amendments in the U.S. Constitution.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
The main job of the Legislative Branch.
Make laws
Philosopher who believed all men were generally bad in nature.
Thomas Hobbes
The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.
Known as introduction of the U.S. Constitution.
The powers that the three branches have so no one branch gets too powerful over the other.
Checks and Balances.
Who wrote most of the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
In order to win the U.S. Presidency, a candidate needs to win at least how many Electoral College votes?
270 Electoral College votes.
Separation of Powers
Government theory by Baron de Montesquieu.
The change or addition to the Constitution.
An amendment
What does the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantee?
Right to not incriminate oneself, right to due process in a court of law, right to counsel and protection from double jeopardy.
What Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ended slavery in the U.S.?
Amendment 13.
What are two qualifications to run as a candidate for U.S. President?
Natural-born U.S. citizen. Must be at least 35 years old.
French Philosopher who supported the theory of the "social contract".
Jean Jacques Rousseau
The Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
The Right to Assembly - What does that mean?
Right to gather and protest peacefully.
What Amendment gave 18 year old's the right to vote?
Amendment 26
Name at least two U.S. Presidential powers.
Veto bills, negotiate treaties with other nations, pardon criminals and issue executive orders.
What does "social contract" mean?
Free men give permission to have others govern over them. If their rights and freedoms are violated, those governing them can be removed or that type of govt. can be replaced.