Pre-US Constitution
Branches of Gov
Checks and Balances
Bill of Rights (1/2)
Bill of Rights (2/2)
100

When was the US Constitution written/ recognized?

The US Constitution was written/ recognized in 1788.

100

What are the three branches of government?

The Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

100

What branch of government can impeach federal officials?

Legislative Branch

100

The right to own a gun is which amendment?

Second amendment

100

Which amendment allows you to protect yourself from being a witness against yourself? AKA I plead the...

Fifth Amendment

200

Who is the father of the Constitution?

James Madison

200

What branch of government is the President of the United States apart of?

The Executive Branch

200

What branch of government can reject laws passed by the Senate/ House of Representatives? (hint: VETO)

Executive Branch

200

Freedom of speech, religion and press is which amendment?

First Amendment

200

How are people protected from unreasonable searches of their homes, bodies and belongings? AKA you must have a warrent.

Fourth Amendment

300

How many articles does the US Constitution contain?

The US Constitution contains 7 articles.

300

What is the main job of the Legislative branch?

To make laws.

300

What branch can strike down laws passed by Senate that are unconstitutional?

Judicial Branch

300

The quartering act is prevented in current day because of this amendment...

Third Amendment

300

This amendment would not allow someone who stole an apple from the store to go to jail for 50 years.

Eighth Amendment

400

Which document did the U.S. Constitution replace because it created a national government that was too weak / powerless?

The Articles of Confederation

400

What is the main job of the Executive Branch?

To enforce and carry out laws.

400

Why is it important that each branch can check each other?

So no branch is too powerful and power is balanced out.

400

Just because the right isn't listed in the Constitution does not mean citizens do not have it according to which amendment?

Ninth Amendment

400

This amendment separates the state laws from the federal laws

Tenth Amendment

500

What is the US Constitution?

- is the supreme law of the land and the foundation of American democracy

- The founding document that outlines the structure, rules, and limits of the federal government.

500

What is the main job of the Judicial branch?

Interpret/ define laws and judge whether or not they are constitutional

500

BONUS: How many Representatives and Senators does the state of HI have?

2 reps. 2 senators.

500

This amendment gives you the right to have a lawyer and makes sure you have resources to a fair trial.

Sixth Amendment

500

This amendment protects the right to a jury in civil cases/ arguments over money and property.

Seventh Amendment

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