Vocab
What branch of government carries out laws?
Executive Branch
What is another way to say unfair or having a negative opinion not based on facts?
Prejudice
Who makes laws?
Congress
Which amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure?
Fourth
What is an agreement where both sides give up a little something?
Compromise
What are noncriminal cases called?
Civil
The start of the Constitution is called...
Preamble
A change to the constitution is called....
Amendment
What branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
What is another name for having access to a fair trial?
Due process
True or False
The Articles of Confederation were strong.
False
How many states had to ratify the constitution?
Nine
Who has the power to impeach government officials for breaking the law?
Congress
What is a group of citizens who determine the outcome of a trail?
Jury
What was an agreement between the large and small states?
Great Compromise
A fair trial is also known as...
Due process
What is the name of the group of advisors to the president?
Cabinet
What is another way to say approve.
EX: Nine states needed to approve the constitution.
Ratify
True or False
The Constitutional Convention was called to improve the Articles of Confederation.
True
The first amendment protects...
Speech, religion, press (criticizing the government), gather peacefully.