This branch has the power to declare war.
Legislative
This document, signed by John I of England, created the idea of the Rule of Law
Magna Carta
This is the idea that certain functions of government should be divided among branches.
Separation of Powers
The study of the rights and duties of citizens
Civics
Congress is prohibited from establishing an official religion by the
First Amendment
This branch has the ability to declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial
This event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Shay's Rebellion
This is government ruled by one person or a small group
Dictatorship
All powers not given to the Federal Government are given to the states, then subsequently the people.
Tenth Amendment
This branch has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices.
Executive Branch
Name one of the three things that the Articles of Confederation actually had the power to do.
Declare War, Request Money from the States, Regulate the military.
The basic idea that each branch of government should limit the power of other branches in some way.
Representative democracy
This amendment grants citizens the right to a speedy trial, as well as an impartial jury.
Sixth Amendment
The Speaker of the House is the highest ranking official in this branch.
Legislative
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison wrote these to advocate for a Constitution
Federalist Papers
Rule of Law
This is the process by which one becomes an American Citizen
Naturalization
This Amendment grants you the right to not self-incriminate, due process of law, and indictment by a grand jury.
Fifth Amendment
The branch has the power to propose a budget.
Executive Branch
The Anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution unless it contained...
A Bill of Rights
The idea that the people have the right to rule themselves
Popular Sovereignty
This English philosopher famously believed that without government people would resort to a state of nature, competing for resources and territory. (Double points if you can name his book)
Thomas Hobbes (Leviathan)
This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment for crimes.
Eighth Amendment