Bill of Rights pt. 1
Freedom of speech, press, assemble, petition and religion
1st amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd amendment
The notetaker at the Convention was
James Madison
A two house Legislature is called a
Bicameral Legislature
The Constitution replaced this document
the Articles of Confederation
You don't have to take the stand at your own trial (prevents against self-incrimination)
5th amendment
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
The Constitutional Convention's President was
George Washington
The highest court in the land is the Supreme Court and is part of this branch
Judicial Branch
A Senator's term is this many years long
6 years
Soldiers can't be quartered in civilian homes without permission
3rd amendment
Right to a speedy and fair trial
6th amendment
Constitutional Convention was held in
Philadelphia, PA
The person in line to become President if the President dies is...
the Vice President
The term for each branch having its own powers and responsibilities for the government
Separation of Powers
Policemen need a warrant to search your property
4th amendment
Right to a trial by jury
7th amendment
This many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention
55
A President can serve this many terms
2 terms
The term for each branch having the ability to check the power of the other branches to make sure one branch does not become too powerful
Checks and balances
states and people have rights
10th amendment
You have rights outside of the Bill of Rights
The Constitution was finished on
September 17, 1787
Kentucky has this many senators
2
Besides the President and the Vice President, who else is included in the Executive branch?
The Cabinet
(Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Education, etc.)