Amendments
Free speech, freedom of press, freedom to assemble?
Amendment 1
Right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
What president initiated the purchase of Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson
A branch of government that is made up of the president, the vice president, and the cabinet.
Executive Branch
The term of a Supreme Court Justice
For Life
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war?
Amendment 3
Protection for illegal search & seizure?
Amendment 4
A president can do this to a bill if he does not want it to become a law.
Veto
Responsible for making laws. The two houses of Congress are located in this branch of government.
Legislative Branch
What party did George Washington belong to?
No party
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, excessive bail, and excessive fines?
Amendment 8
Protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds $20?
Amendment 7
Presidential term?
4 years
The branch of government that interprets the Constitution and decides whether or not a law is unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
What event happened to encourage the French to sell the Louisiana Territory?
Haitian Revolution
Speedy and public trial, right to an attorney?
Amendment 6
Right of the accused (Self-incrimination, double jeopardy, due process)
Amendment 5
Made it a crime to speak or write critically about the President, Congress, Federal government, or federal laws.
Sedition Act
What branch of government can impeach officials, override vetos, and introduce amendments?
Legislative Branch
What allows congress to make any laws needed in order to carry out the powers the constitution grants them?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states?
Amendment 10
Constitution's list of rights is not exhaustive, and that other rights are protected by law?
Amendment 9
Gave the president power to deport any foreigner he felt was dangerous.
Alien Act
Which branch of government has the power to pardon lawbreakers, recommend officials, and veto bills?
Executive Branch
Federal law takes precedence over any conflicting state law
Supremacy Clause