Vocab
The division of government into three branches is known as
Separation of Powers
Reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people.
10th Amendment
Article I of the constitution sets up the rules for what branch of Govt
Legislative
Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st Amendment
Which animal has the most teeth?
The snail! Some species have over 25,000 tiny teeth on their tongue-like structure.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the
Bill of Rights
2nd Amendment
Protects the right to bear arms.
Congress can override a veto with a what majority
2/3 Majority
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
13th Amendment
What animal can sleep for three years?
Snails
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional is called
Judicial Review
Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
People are the source of Govt. Power means.
Popular sovereignty
14th Amendment
Grants citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S. and guarantees equal protection under the law.
What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any element on the periodic table?
Expressed Powers
Powers directly stated in the constitution are
19th Amendment
Grants women the right to vote
How many total amendments are currently in the U.S. Constitution?
27
4th Amendment
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What was the first food eaten in space?
Applesauce! Astronaut John Glenn ate it during the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission in 1962.
is the system where power is divided between the national and state governments.
Federalism
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial, an impartial jury, and legal counsel.
6th Amendment
Allows Congress to be flexible to issues writers could not have predicted?
Elastic Claus
Protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process.
5th Amendment
What color were carrots originally?
Purple! Orange carrots were later cultivated in the Netherlands.