Constitutional Concepts
What is the idea that all people, regardless of status, must follow the same laws?
Rule of Law
What is the intro of the Constitution called?
Preamble
What is one right or freedom granted by the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Which Amendment freed the slaves?
13th Amendment
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
The idea that the power of the government comes from the majority of people voting.
Popular sovereignty
Which branch of government is dealt with in Article I of the Constitution?
Legislative Branch
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
Which Amendment gave former slaves the right to vote?
15th Amendment
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
What are powers reserved to the states?
Reserved powers
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Life/Good Behavior
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seiziures?
4th Amendment
Which amendment made former slaves citizens?
14th Amendment
Each branch has a way of limiting power of the other branches. What is the struggle for power between the three branches?
Checks and Balances
The concept of sharing power between regional and national governments
Federalism
In which Article would you find the description of the executive branch?
Article 2
Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent?
5th Amendment
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Supreme Court
What are powers that are exclusive to the national government?
Enumerated Powers
Which article states that the Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
Article 7
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Which amendment gave all citizens "equal protection under law"?
14th Amendment
Idea of splitting up the main powers of the government to make sure there is not an all powerful central power
Separation of Powers