1st Constitution & Constitutional Convention
The Articles of Confederation
Amendment
a change or addition made to the Constitution.
Domestic
Matters or issues that relate to internal affairs of the country
What does the second amendment allow?
The right to bear arms (carry a gun)
What is protected in the 9th amendment?
Rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution
What was the main goal of the constitutional convention?
To create a new U.S. Constitution
Constitution
a set of fundamental principles that defines the structure, powers, and duties of the government and certain rights of the citizens.
Welfare
General well-being, happiness, and prosperity of the american people as a whole
What protection does the fourth amendment grant?
People and their property cannot be searched or have items confiscated without a warrant or probable cause
What does the 10th amendment do?
gives states and people powers that are not granted to the government
What were 2 problems of the first constitution?
No one designated to enforce laws,
No national court system to settle issues between states
Amendments needed to have unanimous approval
Ratified
when a document or agreement is formally approved, confirmed, or accepted.
Tranquility
State of peace, calm, and orderliness
What is the purpose of the third amendment?
What does the 8th amendment prevent?
Cruel & unusual punishment
What did the Dickinson Draft do?
Formally named the country "The United States of America"
Legislature
The branch of government responsible for making laws.
Union
Refers to the coming together of states to form a unified nation
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
What does the 7th amendment guarantee?
The right to a jury trial in cases involving disputes over property or money
How many states had to ratify the draft before it became the formal constitution?
9 of 13
Confederation
a group of independent states that join together for shared goals while keeping most of their own powers and decisions.
Posterity
All future generations
Name and explain one thing that the fifth amendment protects
Grand Jury Indictment – ensures that serious crimes require a grand jury to formally charge someone
Double Jeopardy – someone can not be tried twice for the same crime.
Self-Incrimination – allows people to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination
Due Process – guarantees fair treatment and legal procedures before taking away life, freedom, or property
Eminent Domain – restricts the government from taking private property for public use without fair payment
Who does the sixth amendment protect?
What was the first state to ratify the constitution?
Delaware
What is the Bill of Rights?
The First 10 Amendments of the Constitution
What are the first 3 words of the preamble?
We the People
Name and explain one of the protections written in the 6th amendment
1. Right to a speedy trial – ensures that criminal defendants have the right to a swift and timely trial
2. Right to a public trial – guarantees that criminal proceedings are open to the public
3. Right to an impartial jury – ensures that the accused has the right to a fair and unbiased jury trial
4. Right to confront witnesses – allows the accused to confront and cross-examine witnesses against them
5. Right to compulsory process – grants the accused the right to make a witness testify to help their case
6. Right to legal counsel – ensures that the accused has the right to have an attorney represent them in court.