Branches of Government
This branch makes the laws.
Legislative
This system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
This amendment protects freedom of speech and religion
1st Amendment
The Constitution says power comes from this group of people
the people
This case established judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
This branch interprets laws
What is Judicial (Judicary)
Power shared between federal and state governments is called this.
Federalism
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
John Locke inspired the idea that government protects these rights
Natural rights
The Supreme Court checks laws through this power
What is Judicial review
This branch enforces laws
Executive
The division of power into three branches is called this
Separation of powers
This amendment abolished slavery
13th Amendment
This Enlightenment idea means people agree to be governed
Consent of the governed
This Supreme Court case declared segregation unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board
Members of this branch include the President and Cabinet
Executive branch
This process allows the Constitution to change over time
Amendment process
This amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial
6th Amendment
Montesquieu influenced this idea to limit power
Separation of powers
This case protected rights of accused with Miranda warnings
Miranda
The House and Senate together form this branch
Legislative branch
This compromise solved representation disagreements between states
Great Compromise
This amendment guarantees equal protection under the law
14th Amendment
The Preamble begins with these words.
“We the People”
This case limited speech during wartime under “clear and present danger.”
Schenck v. U.S.