The 7 Principles of the Constitution
Which principle, also known as the "rule of law," states that the government is restricted by boundaries set in the Constitution?
Limited Government
According to Article I, which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment protects the "Five Freedoms," including religion, speech, and assembly?
1st Amendment
Which 1215 English document first introduced the idea of limited government and due process?
Magna Carta
What is the name of the introduction to the Constitution that explains its purpose?
The Preamble
What is the term for the system that allows each branch of government to exercise power over the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which article of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Executive Branch, and who is included in this branch?
Article II; President, Vice President, and Cabinet
What do the 6th and 7th Amendments guarantee regarding the rights of the accused?
The right to a speedy trial and a jury trial
The concept of self-government and majority rule was established in 1620 by which document?
The Mayflower Compact
According to Article V, what are the two steps required to amend the Constitution?
Step 1: 2/3 approval from Congress; Step 2: 3/4 approval from state legislatures
Which principle is defined as the idea that power is shared between the federal, state, and local governments?
Federalism
What is the primary job of the Judicial Branch, and which court is at its head?
To interpret laws; The Supreme Court
Which amendment prevents the government from conducting illegal searches or seizures without a warrant?
4th Amendment
The 3rd Amendment was written to address which specific colonial grievance?
The quartering of soldiers in private homes
What does the term "ratify" mean in the context of the Constitution?
To approve
What is the name of the principle where the people's power is carried out through elected representatives?
Republicanism
How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?
9 justices
The 8th Amendment protects citizens from what type of punishment?
Cruel and unusual punishment
What was the first representative government in America, which influenced the principle of Republicanism?
The Virginia House of Burgesses
In the "Checks and Balances" system, how can Congress respond if a President vetoes a bill?
Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote
Which principle is reflected in the phrase "We the people" and the idea that citizens hold ultimate power through voting?
Popular Sovereignty
Who makes up the Legislative Branch (Congress)?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Which amendment states that all powers not specifically assigned to the federal government belong to the states?
10th Amendment
How does Article I of the Constitution address the grievance of "taxation without representation"?
By ensuring that taxes are only imposed by Congress, who are the people's elected representatives
Which article of the Constitution explains the powers and rights of state governments?
Article IV