government with limited powers strictly defined by law
What is a limited government?
100
a principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch has too much power
What is separation of powers?
100
The right to bear arms
The right to a speedy and public trial by jury
The right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
Freedom from "cruel and unusual" punishments
name another basic freedom.
200
checks and balances
What is the 6th one we discussed?
200
popular sovereignty
What is the 1st one?
200
The United States has a federal government, where the many state governments and the single federal government share power
What is federalism?
200
each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of the other branches. This system helps maintain a balance in the power of the three branches.
What is checks and balances?
200
African American men would have the right to vote
What is the 15th amendment?
300
separation of powers
What is the 5th one?
300
power specifically given Congress in the Constitution
What is enumerated powers?
300
basic freedoms and liberties
What is individual rights?
300
voting rights to women
What is the 19th amendment?
400
federalism
What is the 4th principle?
400
the belief that government is subject to the will of the people
What is popular sovereignty?
400
power belonging only to the states
What is reserved powers?
400
27 times
How many times was the constitution amended?
400
power not enumerated in the Constitution but suggested in its language
What is implied power?
500
limited government
What is 3rd one?
500
a government in which the people rule through elected representatives
What is a republican government?
500
power shared by the states and federal government
What is concurrent powers?
500
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech and of the press
Freedom to assemble in groups and to protest against the government