Foundations of the Constitution
The first U.S. government was too weak and was replaced by the Constitution?
the Articles of Confederation
Article I establishes what branch of government?
the legislative branch
The amendment that protects free speech, religion, the press, and assembly is what ?
the 1st Amendment
What amendment abolished slavery?
the 13th Amendment
Can the president check Congress with this power?
a veto
The 1787 meeting where the Constitution was written?
the Constitutional Convention
Article II establishes what branch?
the executive branch
The amendment that protects the right to bear arms is what?
the 2nd Amendment
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
the 19th Amendment
Can Congress override a veto with this fraction of both houses?
two-thirds
This compromise created a two-house Congress?
the Great Compromise
Article III establishes what branch?
the judicial branch
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures is what?
Supremacy
What amendment limits presidents to two terms is ?
the 22nd Amendment
The Supreme Court’s power to declare laws unconstitutional?
judicial review
Supporters of the Constitution during ratification were called what?
the Federalists
Article V explains the constitutional process of?
is amending the Constitution
This amendment protects against self-incrimination (“I plead the ___”)?
the 5th Amendment
What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The 26th Amendment
The Senate checks the President by confirming these?
are appointments
A series of essays written to gain support for ratifying the Constitution?
the Federalist Papers
Article VI contains this clause that makes federal law superior to state law is ?
the Supremacy Clause
This amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial by jury is ?
the 6th Amendment
What amendment allows citizens to directly elect senators?
the 17th Amendment
Can Congress remove a president through this two-step process?
impeachment and removal