Government Structure
Article I
The two houses of the Congress
What is the House of Representatives and Senate? Article I states the powers of the Legislative branch and how it is structured.
1st Amendment
Writing a complaint letter to Obama
What is under the first amendment's freedom of speech and press it is legal to write a complaint letter to Obama?
The 1st Amendment states the basic rights of free speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. It also announces that Congress can't establish or prohibit a religion from the nation.
5th Amendment
Due Process
What is equal treatment to the protection of the legal rights of individuals?
The 5th amendment covers various legal protections for the accused, double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, and eminent domain.
Article II
The duty of the Executive Branch
What is enforce laws with federal agencies and bureaucracies? Article II talks about the powers given to the Executive Branch and how its structured.
3rd Amendment
Colonial Act that this amendment addresses
What is the Quartering Act of 1765 and 1774?
The 3rd amendment declares that soldiers can't quarter homes or private property without permission of the owner.
6th Amendment
Someone sits in jail for years awaiting their trial
What is against the 6th amendment, which states that the accused have the right to a speedy trial?
The 6th Amendment mentions certain rights that people have in court and legal proceedings. (public trial, lawyer, fair judge, unnecessary delay, etc.)
9th Amendment
Constitution lists all rights of citizens
What is there are too many basic rights to be fit into the constitution?
The 9th Amendment declares that basic human rights that aren't stated in the constitution but are also not prohibited are protected.
Article III
Two types of cases the Supreme Court decides
What is criminal and civil cases?
Article III is about the Judicial Branch and what powers are given to it, it also include how new lower courts can be formed.
2nd Amendment
Places that citizens can't bring weapons to
What is you aren't allowed to bring weapons to certain public places (schools, government buildings, airports, etc.) according to District of Columbia v. Heller 2008?
The 2nd Amendment claims states are allowed to form militias and that people can own guns for defense.
8th Amendment
Government torturing a criminal
What is the government cannot subject you to "cruel and unusual punishments"?
The 8th Amendment outlines additional protections that the accused hold, no outstanding amount for bail, and no "cruel and unusual punishments".
Article V
Process for new amendments
What is the Amendment must be passed in both houses of Congress with a 2/3rds vote. Then the amendment is reviewed by the states and if revised the amendment can't be ratified. Finally the amendment has to be ratified by 3/4ths of the states?
Article V discusses the process of which new amendments can be added to the constitution.
Article VI
All local and state laws agree with
What is federal law and the US constitution?
Article VI announces that the Federal laws and the US constitution is the "supreme law of the land". Also prohibits the requirement of passing a religious test to have a government position.
4th Amendment
Do police have a reason to search you
What is the police are able to search people as long as they hold proper reasons to do so?
The 4th Amendment bars the government from conducting unreasonable searches or seizures.
10th Amendment
Powers not given in the Constitution
What is powers that aren't directly given or prohibited are then given to the states and the people?
The 10th Amendment announces that the Federal government only has the powers stated in the constitution and the powers not addressed are given to the people and states.
Article VII
The Constitutional Convention lasted
What is May 25 1787 until September 17 1787 (about 3 and a half months)?
Article VII describes the number of states that must ratify the constitution for it to go into effect, it also mentions how states may ratify the document.
Article IV
States treat the laws of other states
What is respect the laws and legal actions of other states.
Article IV is about the the relationships between states, their people, and the federal government. Additionally it outlines how Congress can admit new states into the nation.
7th Amendment
Trial by jury other than murder
What is civil cases may also be taken to a trial by jury?
The 7th Amendment allows a court hearing by jury of any issue of common law exceeding twenty dollars.