Bill of Rights 2
This amendment protects your right to own firearms
2nd
According to the Declaration, what are our 3 unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Which amendment gives you the right to discuss your personal beliefs?
1st Amendment (freedom of speech, religion, press, etc.)
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Legislative, executive, judicial
Who is the President of the Senate?
The vice president of the US
Which amendment protects you from being forced to house soldiers in your house?
3rd
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Break off political and economic ties with Great Britain.
Which amendment says you can't be tortured while in prison?
8th
What document specifies the powers of the 3 branches of government?
The Constitution
How long are supreme court justice terms?
For life
which amendment requires due process of law before depriving someone of their rights?
5th
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are people supposed to do if a government is unjust?
Abolish it!
Which amendment gives you protection from being searched without a warrant?
4th
Who is in charge of the military?
What can the president do if he/she doesn't like a bill?
Veto it
Yes, 9th amendment
Who did the signers of the Declaration of Independence feel that governments should get their powers from?
From the consent of the governed (The People)
Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent?
I plead the 5th!
What branch of government may declare war?
Legislative (congress may declare war)
How many votes in the house and senate are needed to override a veto?
2/3 majority in both the Senate and House
If a power isn't listed in the constitution it is left to the....
states or the people! 10th amendment
Why was there such a long list of abuses that Britain’s King had done against the colonies listed in the Declaration of Independence?
In order to prove that there was a justified reason to change the government
Which amendment gives you the right to a trial by jury?
(7th amendment)
Who has the power to determine if a law violates the Constitution?
Who does impeachment trials?
The Senate