Amendments
What do the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments have in common?
Addresses Citizenship
What was the event that cause Britain to tax the colonies?
The French and Indian war
What does “Provide for the common defense mean?”
Gives the government authority to maintain the government in order to military
What did Plessy V Ferguson Establish?
That parties could be separate but remain equal
Which branch has the most power?
They all have equal power, so none do
What Rights does the First Amendment Guarantee?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech (RAPPS)
What was the first government America used?
A Confederation (Bonus if you answered “They followed the articles of Confederation”
What does “Insure Domestic Tranquility” mean?
It means to provide security and peacefulness in our home country
What did Marbury V Madison Establish?
Judicial Review. (The act of defining an action as constitutional or unconstitutional)
What is the difference between separation of powers and checks and balances?
Separation of powers means to separate the job of governing America across three branches while checks and balances means to check and balance the other branches from getting too powerful
What do the 5th, 6th, and 7th amendments talk about?
Fairness in legal matters
What caused the colonies to rebel against Great Britain? (Main reason)
Taxation of the colonies
What does “Establish Justice” mean?
Every citizen shall be treated fairly under the law
Brown V Board overturned what case?
Plessy V Ferguson.
Two houses in legislative branch?
Senate and The House
What are the two parts to the 8th Amendment?
No Excessive Bail;No Cruel or Unusual punishments
Who held the power while America was under the Articles of Confederation?
The States
What does “Promote the General Welfare” mean?
To do what is best for the citizens of the U.S?
What rights did the result Gideon V Wainwright establish for the accused?
That a lawyer should be provided for you if you cannot afford one
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the laws created by congress
What does the 4th amendment say?
It talks about Search and Seizure and the need of a warrant
How many colonies were needed to approve the Declaration of Independence?
All 13
What does “To Secure the Blessings of ourselves and our Posterity” mean?
It means to insure the freedom for our generation and the next
What did Miranda V Arizona result in?
Cops should tell the accused their constitutional rights
how does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
By interpreting an action by Congress unconstitutional