Bill of rights
What did the first Amendement give?
freedom of speech, expression, religion, etc.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
WHO is a part of the Executive branch?
The Pesident
What is considered the “supreme law of the land” in the US
the constitution
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1788
What did the second Amendement give?
The right to bear arms.
Who's principals was the U.S. founded upon?
What is the purpose of having different branches?
Balance of power in government
What are the three branches of government
Legislative, executive and judicial
Who wrote the constitution?
A committee with james madison earning the title as the father of the constitution
What did the 5th amendment give?
The right to remain silent
Who was the first person to be appointed to the supreme court?
John Jay
What is judicial review?
the power of a court to assess the constitutionality of a legislative act or an action by the executive branch
What are four primary sources of law?
Constitution, statues, regulations and case law
What was the first form of the constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
what did the 19th amendment grant?
Who was the first President to serve under the Constitution?
George Washington
What does checks and balances do?
Ensures no branch of government is too powerful
What is the main purpose of a lawsuit
to resolve a dispute and often seek compensation
Why did many people oppose the ratification of the Constitution? Why?
Because they feared a tyrannical federal government after the British abused their power.
What does the 8th amendment do?
Prohibits cruel punishment.
Who added the first amendment to the constitution?
James Madison
Who can declare war?
Congress
If a law is described “unconstitutional” what does that mean
The law violates one or more rules of the constitution
what made them change their minds and ratify the Constitution?
The bill of rights