Bill of Rights
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press?
What is the First Amendment?
What president took over for JFK after his assassination?
Who is LBJ?
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
Power is shared between the national government and state governments.
What is Federalism?
This branch makes the laws
Who is the Legislative branch?
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
What is the second amendment?
This Texas hero is known for giving speeches. She gave a speech as the Keynote Speaker at the Democratic National Convention, and she spoke at President Nixon's impeachment hearing?
Who is Barbara Jordan?
A government’s power is derived from its people.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Which branch accepts or vetoes laws and carries out the law?
Who is the Executive branch?
Which amendment protects from illegal searches and seizures?
What is the fourth amendment?
This person was a lawyer and teacher, congressperson, and known for their speeches.
Who is Barbara Jordan?
Allows the ability of each branch to prevent the other branches from being too powerful.
What is Checks and Balances?
Who is the Judicial Branch?
Which amendment gives you the right to a fair and speedy trial?
what is the 6th amendment?
The power of government is divided between three branches, to avoid one branch from holding too much power.
What is Separation of Powers?
The Senate and House of Representatives make up what?
Who is Congress?
Power not given to the federal government belong to the states and the people
what is the 10th amendment?
The legislative branch passes a bill, and it goes to the executive branch who vetoes it, this is an example of what?
What is Checks and Balances?