Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Other Ammendments
Preamble and Early Articles
Early Articles
100
What are four of the five freedoms outlined in the first Ammendment?
Press, Peaceful Assembly, Speech, Religion, Petition
100
To help defend the country, the Bill of Rights outlines in the second ammendment the right for citizens to form ___________.
militias
100
The twelth ammendment outlines what?
The electoral college.
100
Why is there a preamble to the Constitution?
To set the purpose and motivation behind the writing of it
100
Who is president of the Senate, and do they have a vote?
The Vice President, and no.
200
The right to bear arms comes from which amendment?
2nd
200
Explain the tenth ammendment.
States that powers not given to the United States in the Constitution, go to the states or to the people.
200
The 13th ammendment? What did it do?
no slavery or involuntary servitude
200
What are two of the six purposes outlined in the preamble.
1. to form a better union 2. to establish Justice 3. to insure tranquility domestically 4. to secure liberty to "ourselves" and future generations 5. to promote general welfare 6. to provide for the common defense
200
In cases of impeachment, a person can be found guilty if: a. over one half of the Senate agrees b. if the Chief Justice rules so c. if two-thirds of the Senate agrees d. if there is an open debate
C. if two-thirds of the Senate agrees.
300
The fourth ammendment states that in order to have a reasonable search of a house or seizure of property, there must be what?
Probable Cause.
300
What is probable cause?
an oath or affirmation to support it, and particular description of place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
300
No state shall make any law that goes against the rights of the Constitution... this is stated in which ammendment?
What is the 14th
300
What are two requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives?
Resident of the state citizen for seven years twenty-five years old +
300
In order for a bill to become a law, it must go through proper steps. Describe with at least two accurate details how a bill becomes a law.
Pass the House of Representatives Pass the Senate Presented to the President + or - if -, reconsidered by the house. If two/thirds of the house agree to pass it, it shall be sent to the other house, and if 2/3 agree there, it shall become a law.
400
People plead the "fifth". What's the reason?
no self-incrimination
400
The third ammendment was passed after the Revolutionary War. What is the third ammendment?
no soldier quartering without permission
400
Women's sufferage is which ammendment?
What is 19th
400
Who chooses the Speaker of the House of Representatives? A. the President of the U.S. B. the voters C. the Senate D. the representatives
D. the representatives
400
Congress has some serious powers! What is one financial power?
-To borrow money on the credit of the U.S. -to regulate commerce with foreign nations, states and tribes. -to coin money -to punish counterfitters
500
The 7th ammendment deals with civil lawsuits. What does it provide.
A jury trial $20+
500
Which ammendment states that private property cannot be taken for public use, without just compensation.
The fifth! it also guarentees due process.
500
Amendment XVI is about taxes. What permission does it give the Congress?
Income Tax
500
What are two of the three requirements to be a Senator?
Inhabitant of the state thirty years old+ a citizen for nine years
500
Congress has some serious powers! What are two powers that are related to the Armed Forces?
-they provide money for defense -declare war -to set the rules on captures -to make rules to regulate and govern forces -to raise and support Armies * to run the militia
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