Words to know
Explains the goals and purposes of the Constitution
What is the preamble?
This articles gives Congress the power to make laws
What is article I?
Tells how the Constitution will be ratified
What is Article VII?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
Protects us from unreasonable search and seizure
What is amendment IV?
one part of a written document
What is an article?
The first three articles have to do with this
What is separation of power?
The reason article V was added to the Constitution
What is amending or making changes?
spoken or printed lies that hurt someone's reputation
What is slander/ libel?
The right to a grand jury is found in this amendment
What is amendment V?
The Legislative branch of the government that includes the senate and House of Representatives
What is Congress?
This articles says that citizens have the same rights in all states
What is Article IV?
Says that the Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land"
What is Article VI?
Gave the right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment?
The right to a speedy trial can be found in this amendment
What is the 6th amendment?
A change or correction
What is an amendment?
This article outlines the types of cases that come under the Federal courts.
What is Article III?
The next step after an amendment is passed by congress
What is sent to the states for approval?
We cannot be forced to house or quarter soldiers
What is amendment III?
means that a defendant cannot be forced to testify against themselves
What is "I plead the 5th?"
A formal meeting called for a special purpose
What is a convention?
This articles has to do with the Executive branch of government
What is Article II?
The two ways that states can ratify an amendment
What is approval by 3/4 of state legislatures or by 3/4 of special conventions?
The five freedoms of the 1st amendment
What is freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
Said "erecting the wall of separation between church and state is absolutely essential in society."
Who is Thomas Jefferson?