Bill of Rights
Which amendment guarantees the right to freedom of speech?
The First Amendment
Which Article of the Constitution created the Judicial Branch?
Article 3
How long would Congress have to wait before being allowed to ban the slave trade?
Twenty years
How long is a Representative's term?
2-Years
What does the Executive branch do with Federal laws?
Enforces them
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
The Second Amendment
Which Article of the Constitution created the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
How much of a slave was considered for proportional representation?
3/5ths
How long is a Supreme Court Judge's term?
Lifetime
What does the Judicial Branch do with Federal laws?
Interprets/applies them
Which amendment guarantees the right against unreasonable search and seizure?
The Fourth Amendment
Which Article of the Constitution created guidelines for the operation of states?
Article 4
What group decides who will become president?
The Electoral College
How long is a Senator's term?
6-Years
What Constitutional Principle stops the other branches from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment guarantees the right to avoid "cruel and unusual punishments"?
The Eighth Amendment
Which Article of the Constitution created the Executive Branch?
Article 2
What plan wanted representation based on population?
The Virginia Plan
How old does one have to be to qualify for the presidency?
35-years old
What Constitutional Principle divides the power of the central government?
Separation of Powers
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
The Sixth Amendment
Which Article of the Constitution created the Amendment process?
Article 5
What was the agreement between the New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan called?
The "Great Compromise"
What is the maximum number of years a typical president can serve?
8 years
What Constitutional Principle divides power between the states and the central government?
Federalism