Vocabulary
A student starts a petition at school to change a rule they think is unfairis an example of _________ Amendment.
1st
Powers denied to federal and state government
Denied Powers
The constitution is structured in 3 main parts. Name them.
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
This group oppossed the new Constitution out of fear a strong national government. They argued for a Bill of Rights.
Anti Federalist
________ is the Supreme Court's ability to examine the actions of the legislative and executive branches to determine if they are constitutional.
Judicial Review
A suspect refuses to testify in court to avoid saying something that could incriminate themselves is an example of ____ amendment.
5th
Powers clearly listed in the U.S. Constitution belonging to the federal government are called __________
Enumerated Powers
There are ______ articles in the constiution. The first ______ articles establish the branches of government
7;3
This amendment requires police to have warrant to search your property.
The __________ clause, allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its powers, even if the laws are not specifically listed in the Constitution (Implied powers)
Necessary and Proper
A judge refuses to give an extremely harsh punishment for a minor crime is an example of ___ Amendment
8th
Define Concurrent Powers. Give an Example
Powers that are shared by both the federal government and the state governments. Example are taxes
To amend the constitution, it must be proposed by ______ and then approved by _______ of the states.
The 5th amendment guarentees _____________.
Due Process
____________ the first plan of government for the United States after independence, creating a very weak national government.
Articles of Confederation
People claim a personal right (like privacy) even though it’s not specifically listed in the Constitution is an example of ____ Amendment.
9th
Congress having the power to make banks even though it's not explicity written in the constitution is an example of what
Implied Powers
__________ outlines the purpose of the government
Preamble
1st Amendment Protects what 5 rights
speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
________ process requires the U.S. government to act fairly and follow established legal procedures before depriving any person of life, liberty, or property.
Due Process
A state creates its own education laws because that power isn’t given to the federal government is an example of __ Amendment
10th
___________ clause, states that the Constitution and federal laws are the highest laws of the land.
Supremacy Clause
In the constitution the ____________ restricts federal power to protect individual liberties. This is what the anti federalist advocated for.
Bill of rights
Fill in the Amendment
1. _______ powers not given to federal government are reserved for states 2. _______ Bans cruel punishment 3. _______ Guarentees fair trial
10th, 8th, 6th