Constitution History
1787
When was the Constitution drafted?
The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
Rights to Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech
What is the 1st Amendment?
Acronym used to remember the principles of government
What is FLIPRCS?
Believed that the government's power should be separated
Who is Montesquieu?
1789
When was the Constitution ratified?
The right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment?
Right to not quarter soldiers
What is the 3rd Amendment?
What is Limited Government?
Believed that the government's purpose was to protect the citizens' natural rights
Who is John Locke?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay
Who pushed for the Constitution?
Amendment referring to civil cases; right to jury in civil cases
What is the 7th Amendment?
Right against unreasonable search or seizure
What is the 4th Amendment?
Principle that separates the power of the government into 3 branches
What is Separation of Powers?
Defined a precedent in the Bill of Rights stating that the government could not impede on our rights
What is the Magna Carta?
1971
The right to a speedy trial; criminal cases
What is the 6th amendment?
Right to not incriminate yourself
What is the 5th Amendment?
Principle that states that decisions fall on the people; "We the People"
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Declared a precedent for individual rights in the Bill of Rights
What is the English Bill of Rights
Rhode Island
What state was the last to ratifiy
States that we as citizens have protected rights regardless of whether they are in the Constitution or not
What is the 9th Amendment?
What is the 10th Amendment?
Principle that states that the government has the power to "check" other branches; power should be balanced between the branches
What is Checks and Balances?
To calm public fears about the U.S. Constitution by giving people their rights
Why was the Bill of Rights written?