Preamble
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
“We the People.”
Popular sovereignty means the power comes from whom?
The people.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
Which amendment prevents soldiers from being quartered in private homes?
3rd Amendment.
Which amendment says citizens have other rights not listed in the Constitution?
9th Amendment.
Which amendment gave Black men the right to vote?
15th Amendment.
Which amendment abolished poll taxes?
24th Amendment.
Why has the Constitution lasted more than 200 years? Provide at least two reasons with evidence from amendments or principles.
Because it is flexible (amendments allow change) and it balances power/protects rights (checks & balances, Bill of Rights).
The Preamble says the Constitution was created to “establish justice” and “ensure domestic ______.”
Tranquility
A republic is another word for what kind of government?
Representative government.
How many U.S. Senators are there in total?
100
Which amendment gives the right not to testify against yourself?
5th Amendment.
Which amendment protects the right to trial by jury in civil cases?
7th Amendment.
Which amendment gave citizenship and equal protection under the law?
14th Amendment.
Which amendment gave Washington, D.C. residents the right to vote in presidential elections?
23rd Amendment.
How many goals are listed in the Preamble?
Six
Which principle prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances.
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment.
Which amendment gives the right to a speedy and public trial by jury?
6th Amendment.
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment.
Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
21st Amendment.
Which phrase means protecting the freedom of future Americans?
“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.”
Federalism divides power between which two levels of government?
Federal and state.
Who has the power to veto a law?
The President (Executive).
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment.
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment.
Which amendment was the most recent (1992), and what did it do?
27th Amendment – delayed Congressional pay raises until after the next election
Name one of the 6 goals listed in the preamble
Form a more perfect union
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Which principle divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
What is judicial review, and which court has this power?
The power to declare laws unconstitutional; Supreme Court.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?
1st Amendment.
Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people?
10th Amendment.
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
Which amendment limited presidents to two terms?
22nd Amendment.