Amendments
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st
Which article establishes the legislative branch?
1st
What is the title of the person who advises the president and leads an executive department?
Cabinet member
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th
Which article outlines the powers of the executive branch?
2nd
What power allows the president to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
What document officially broke the American colonies away from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What term describes a government run by the people, either directly or through representatives?
Democracy/Republic
The right to remain silent and protection against self-incrimination comes from which amendment?
5th
Which article creates the federal court system and the Supreme Court?
3rd
What role does the president take on when directing the U.S. military?
Commander in Chief
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution collectively called?
Bill of Rights
What document served as America’s first attempt at government before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial with the right to an attorney?
6th
Which article explains how the Constitution can be amended?
5th
What is the process where the House charges a president with wrongdoing and the Senate holds the trial?
Impeachment
What is the term for powers the Constitution gives to Congress that are not explicitly listed?
Implied powers
What compromise created a two-house Congress during the Constitutional Convention?
The Great Compromise
Which amendment extended voting rights to all citizens 18 and older?
26th
Which article establishes the Constitution as the “supreme law of the land”?
6th
What president got elected to 4 terms?
FDR
What type of election allows citizens from each party to choose their candidate for the general election?
Primary Election
During the Lincoln Movie, what are the words Congressmen say instead of yes and no
yay and nay