Constitution
What is the first paragraph of the constitution called?
Preamble
How many years is the President's term?
4 years
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition are protected under which amendment?
1st Amendment
A form of government that has a body of representatives that make laws for the people.
Republic
What branch does the first article talk about?
Legislative
At what age are you allowed to be a Representative
25 years
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
This amendment guarantees you a right to a trial by a jury
7th Amendment
The people have the power
Popular Sovereignty
What branch does the second article talk about?
Executive
At what age can you be a Senator?
30 years
Which branch of government interprets the laws to make sure they are constitutional?
Judicial
A lawyer is threatening you and demands that you confess to every crime you've ever been a part of. Which amendment does this violate?
5th Amendment
A person charged with a crime in one state will be sent to that state if caught in a different state.
Extradite
What does the third article talk about?
Judicial
How long is a Senator's term
6 years
These powers are shared between the national and state government
Concurrent Powers
Which amendment states that you do not need to allow soldiers to stay in your home?
3rd Amendment
The power of the courts to “review” the laws in order to ensure that they are Constitutional.
Judicial Review
A change to the Constitution is called what?
Amendment
What are the 3 requirements to become president?
Natural born citizen, reside in the US for 14 years, 35 years old
These powers are not specified to the national government. Anything not stated to the national gov, goes to the states.
Reserved Powers
The right to go to work, get married, decide how you spend your money, and other rights not listed in the constitution are protected by which amendment?
9th Amendment
A law that has a limited amount of time unless it is reinstated by the governing body.
Sunset Laws