Outline
The first article of the Constitution creates this branch of government.
What is the legislative branch?
This is the idea that the people need to keep the government from gaining too much power.
What is limited government?
These are the restrictions used to make sure that the government does not overly restrict your right to free speech.
What are time, place, and manner restrictions?
Content neutral, significant gov interest, alternative way of expressing views.
The 9th amendment says that the listing of these does not mean there cannot be more.
What are rights.
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th amendment?
The second article of the Constitution creates this branch of government.
What is the executive branch?
This is the idea that the powers of government should be divided among the three branches.
What is separation of powers?
In order to obtain a warrant, an officer must prove that he has this.
What is probable cause?
The 7th amendment guarantees this.
What is a jury for any civil trial over $20?
This amendment banned slavery.
What is the 13th amendment?
The third article of the Constitution creates this branch of government.
What is the Judicial Branch?
This is the idea that the 3 branches of government should make sure that the others do not become too powerful.
What is Checks and Balances?
List 3 of the 5 rights found in the 5th amendment
Indictment, protection against double jeopardy, right to remain silent, due process of law, eminent domain.
The 8th amendment protects against this?
Cruel and unusual punishment / excessive bail.
This amendment says that the right to vote cannot be infringed upon based on race.
What is the 15th amendment?
These are the 2 ways to propose an amendment stated in article 5 of the Constitution.
What is by 2/3 vote from Congress or 2/3 of states requesting a National Convention?
This is the idea that the powers of government should be divided between a Central government and regional/state governments.
What is federalism?
Name 4 out of the 6 exceptions to needing a warrant to conduct a search.
Hot pursuit, stop and frisk, exigent circumstances, plain view, good faith, and consent.
What are Miranda Rights?
This amendment banned poll taxes.
What is the 24th amendment?
These are the two ways to ratify an amendment stated in the 5th article of the Constitution.
What is approved by 3/4 of state legislatures or 3/4 of state conventions?
This is the idea that the Supreme Court can review laws and determine their constitutionality.
What is Judicial Review?
These are two different interpretations of the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
1. People have the right to bear arms so that a militia may be maintained for national security.
2. People have the right to bear arms for self-protection and hobbies.
List 4 of the 6 rights guaranteed during a trial that are found in the 6th amendment.
speedy and public trial, impartial jury, be informed of the charges against you, confront witnesses, obtain witnesses, and a lawyer.
This amendment made all persons born on US soil citizens and said States must protect the citizens rights listed in the Federal Constitution.
What is the 14th amendment?