Elements of the Constitution
The introduction to the Constitution
What is the Preamble
Number of Amendments in the Constitution
What is 27
Define Civil Liberity
What is A basic right that is given to citizens at birth; a natural right
Define Ratify
What is to Approve
What state is Miss Lang orginally from?
Hint : It's the state that makes a plan based on equal representation when developing our government
New Jersey
The six parts of the Preamble ( In your own words)
What is
Establish justice. The framers hoped to create a system of government based on fair laws that apply equally to all people
Ensure domestic tranquility. The framers wanted government to ensure peace and order
Provide for the common defense. The framers wanted the government to protect the nation against foreign enemies.
Promote the general welfare. The framers hoped the government would ensure the well-being of the citizens
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. The framers hoped to guarantee freedom for Americans, then and in the future
First 10 Amendments
What is Bill of Rights that give us our individual rights
Define a Civil Right
What is Rights that you gain as a member of society
Protection of equal rights and treatment by the government
Define Self Incrimination
Statments usually made under oath that the person speaking is guilty of the crime
What's the name of one of Miss Lang's favorite inspirational text?
Hint : I read from one or the other before class each day!
Chicken Soup for the Soul or the 7 Habits
An enumerated power
What is a power specfically listed in the Constitution
Reconstruction Amendements & Purpose
13 Abolish Slavery
14 Give Citizenship
15 Voting Rights to black males
An example of a Civil Right
What is A fair trial or voting .... There are several examples here....
Define Judicial Review
What is : The power of judcial branch to declare laws and executive orders consitutional
How many articles are in NC State Constitution
What is : 14
Necessary and Proper Clause
What is legislative branch may stretch it's power to address modern day situations
Suffrage means
What is the right to vote
This Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms
What is the 2nd Amendment
Define Federalism
What is : Power is shared between federal and state or regional government
How many members make up the Electoral College
What is : 538
Number of judges on the Supreme Court
What is nine
Electoral College Amendment
What is the 12th Amendment?
The Civil Rights Movement began
A social justice movement of the 1950's
Define Loose Construction
What is : A flexible approach to interpreting the words of the Constitution
The Capital of North Carolina
What is Raleigh