Preamble
US Congress passes $633 billion
military spending bill – New York Times
Provide for the common defense
Which amendment protects from quartering soldiers?
Amendment III
Which amendment states that rights not listed belong to the people?
Amendment IX
Who demanded that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
Who believed in a strong federal government and weaker state government?
The Federalists
US Crime is Down for 5th Straight Year
– CNN
Insure domestic tranquility
Which amendment ensures a “speedy trial,” “lawyer,” & “impartial jury”?
Amendment VI
Which amendment protects due process rights to a “grand jury,” “no double jeopardy,” and “self-incrimination”?
Amendment V
What do you call when the government takes away someone’s property for public use?
Eminent domain
What is counsel?
a lawyer
Obamacare - 26 Million
Americans Now Have Healthcare
– Washington Post
Promote the general welfare
Which amendment protects from “cruel & unusual punishment”?
Amendment VIII
In reference to the Preamble to the constitution, what does "domestic tranquility" mean?
peace inside the United States
What is it called that you cannot be charged with the same crime twice?
Double Jeopardy
What is it called when you do not have to testify against yourself?
Self Incrimination
Innocent Man is Set Free after
20 years in Prison
– Dallas Star Sentinel
Establish Justice
Which amendment protects from unreasonable “search & seizure”?
Amendment IV
What are the first seven words of the Preamble to the Constitution?
We the people of the United States,...
What does slander mean?
spoken lies that hurt someone's reputation
What is the purpose of a Grand Jury?
to detrmine if there is enough evidence for a trial
Students learn the importance of voting
– Miami Herald
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity
Which amendment protects the right to own firearms?
Amendment 2
What are the 5 freedoms from the first amendment?
Speech, press, religion, assembly & petition
What is infastructure?
buildings, roads, power supplies, water lines
What is posterity?