Bill of Rights
Principles of the Constitution Part 1
Civic Duty
Bill of Rights Scenarios
Principles of the Constitution Part 2
100
Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment
8th Amendment
100
1. Congress Passes a Bill
2. The President Vetoes the bill
3. Congress Overrides the presidential Veto
Checks and Balances
100
When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by which amendment
6th Amendment or 7th Amendment
100
What amendment was created in response to this grievance?
The Third Amendment
100
The President can Veto;
Congress approves Judges;
Judges can overturn Laws;
Checks and Balance
200
Which Amendment is being guaranteed in this excerpt?
People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.
1st Amendment
200
We the people of the United States, in Order to form o more perfect Union....
-Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
Popular Sovereignty
200
What are 2 of your civil duties?
Jury Duty, defend your country, voting, and obey the law
200
For depriving us, in many Cases, of the Benefits of Trial by Jury.
—Declaration of Independence,1776
The amendment created to prevent this grievance was?
6th Amendment
200
The right to vote in an election
Republicanism
300
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.
Excessive fines cannot be imposed
Excessive Bail cannot be required
8th Amendment
300
Which Principle represents this Quote “The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States.
Popular Sovereignty
300
What does civic duty mean?
The responsibilities of a U.S. citizen
300
Which Amendment Provides this?
4th Amendment
300
Defining the powers of elected leaders is one way the U.S. Constitution establishes limits on U.S. government ? True or False
True
400
Allowed a Jury in a Civil Case
7th Amendment
400
The 10 amendment is the powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution are reserved to the States is an example of
Federalism
400
This statement is most likely from a handbook designed to prepare citizens for
Jury Duty
400
Which of the following civil liberties permits a person to criticize government officials?
1st Amendment
400
Article. I. Section. 1. All legislative Powers
Article. II. Section. 1. The executive Power
Article III. Section. 1. The judicial Power
These articles found in the U.S. Constitution illustrate the constitutional principle of ?
Separation of Powers
500
. . . and no warrants shall issue, but upon reasonable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, describing the place to be searched and person or things to be seized. —Fourth Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital…crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury —Fifth Amendment . . .
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury. . .be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and have the assistance of counsel. —Sixth Amendment
These amendments best exemplify the constitutional principle of
Individual Rights
500
This excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates which principle
“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States"
Popular Sovereignty
500
Which amendment was added to Guarantee from this happening?
Freedom of the Press
500
Which of the following ideas from the Bill of Rights helps ensure that citizens are well informed?
Freedom of the press
500
A government has only those powers the people have expressly given to it.
Limited Government