Vocabulary
Impeachment means
process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official
What do we mean by Monarchy?
One person Rule
(Barbados, Japan, Jamaica etc.)
What is the Constitution?
document that embodies the laws of the United States
What does Amendment 1 say?
Congress shall pass no law respecting an establishment of religion.
Amendment means:
Formal change made to a law or legal document
What do we mean by Servitude?
Subject to someone more powerful
How old is the Constitution?
233 years old
You can not have bail so high that someone can not pay.
Bicameral means
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Representatives elects Representatives for how many years.
2 year terms
How many delegates were there at the signing?
41
Amendment 6 Speedy Trial Why?
So one does not sit in jail without having a defense
Ratification means
Official way to confirm something, usually by vote
How many years for a Senator?
6 years
Does the the US Constitution serve any other countries?
No it is the United States only
Amendment 4 says what
Right of the people to secure their houses
Bill of Rights is
The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
What does Double Jeopardy mean?
Protects a person from being charged with the same crime twice
Is the Constitution the Supreme Law of the United States?
Yes
Why is Amendment 3 important?
You would not want someone to have to keep in your house without your permission