Parts of the Constitution
This is the beginning of the Constitution, and explains the purpose of the United States Government.
Preamble
In order to Ratify the Constitution, how many states had to agree?
9/13
Amendment 1
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
Amendment 3
Quartering
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison (go dukes)
This is the name of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
The group who supported ratifying the Constitution was called...
Federalists
Amendment 9
Reserves rights not listed for the people
Amendment 8
No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment
Means the people rule
Popular Sovereignty
This Article Discusses the Executive Branch
The Bill of Rights was ratified...
December 1791
Amendment 7
Right to a trial by jury (in civil cases)
Amendment 6
Criminal trial - speedy, by jury, informed of the charges, confronted with witnesses against you, and right to an attorney
Means each branch exercises some control over the other two
Checks and Balances
This Article Discusses the Judicial Branch
Article 3
To Ratify Amendments to the Constitution, how many states have to agree?
3/4
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 4
No unreasonable search and seizure (need warrant-probable cause!)
Means power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the state governments
Federalism
This Article Discusses the Legislative Branch
Article 1
June 21, 1788
Amendment 10
Any powers not given to the Federal Government are reserved for the states/people
Amendment 5
No double jeopardy! Cannot be made to testify against yourself, must have due process!
Recite the Preamble to the Constitution
We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, secure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure these blessings of liberty to us and our posterity do ordain and establish this constitution of the United States of America