Intro/Preamble
The Preamble begins with what words?
We The People
Name the 3 branches of government the US government is separated by
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How many Amendments does the Constitution have?
28
What is the First Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Petition, Press, Assembly, Religion
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Introduce, outline, summarize the Constitution
What is one main role of the Legislative Branch?
Make laws
Control budget
Declare War
Who is the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What is the 2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
What is one main role of the Executive Branch?
Enforce Laws
Commander-in-chief, make military decisions
Make agreements with foreign countries
What does Judicial Review mean?
Allows the courts to review the actions of the government
What court case challenged the 4th Amendment of unreasonable search and seizure?
Mapp vs. Ohio
What does Provide for the Common Defense mean?
Provide a Military
What is one main role of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret/judge if laws go with or against the Constitution
Handle disputes over laws
Which group of people holds the power of Judicial Review?
Supreme Court
What is Double Jeopardy?
You can not be prosecuted with the same crime twice
What does Insure domestic tranquility mean?
to guarantee peace and order
What is one purpose of having separation of powers?
Avoid concentrating power
Allows government to run much better/easier
What was the purpose of the Federalist papers?
To explain the purpose of the Constitution
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To state and guarantee your fundamental rights and individual liberties