Amendments
Which amendment is freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly, as well as the right to petition the government?
1st Amendment
What was the final battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
The government cannot do what is NOT in the Constitution
Limited Government
Which General was captured at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What is the introduction section of the Constitution?
Preamble
Power being shared between the national and state governments
Federalism
The job of congress and the legislative branch is to...
make laws for our nation.
Which amendment gives the right to a due process?
5th Amendment
1783
How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution?
6
Each branch has power over the other two branches
Check and Balances
The judicial branch primarily revolves around what court system?
supreme court
Which amendment prevents cruel or unusual punishments?
8th Amendment
What river was the western border of the United States after the signing of the 2nd Treaty of Paris?
Mississippi River
What are the first 10 amendments referred to as?
Bill of Rights
The people vote for representatives to rule on their behalf
Republicanism
Which amendment gives rights to the states that are not given to the federal government?
10th Amendment
Patrick Henry
The people have the ultimate authority
Popular Sovereignty