Preamble
Which part of the Constitution can you find the preamble?
Beginning
Which article outlines the powers of the Executive Branch?
Article II
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which amendment says we have freedom of expression?
First
What is the main goal of the US Constitution?
Create the structure for the national government
What is the purpose of the preamble to the US Constitution?
Outline the hopes and goals for the new government
Article I of the Constitution outlines the powers of the ___________
Legislative Branch
How many amendments have been added to our Constitution?
27
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Protect the rights of people and limit the power of the government
What are the two steps (in order) of the amendment process?
Proposal and then ratification
Which line of the preamble talks about protecting the freedoms for current and future Americans?
“secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”
Article V of the Constitution outlines _________.
The amendment process
In order for an amendment to be proposed, what percentage of each house of Congress must vote yes?
2/3 (67%)
Which amendment states that any powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states?
Tenth
Who oversees the Legislative Branch?
Congress
Which line from the preamble talks about keeping things peaceful within the US borders?
“insure domestic tranquility”
The United States wants to add Puerto Rico as the 51st state. Which part of the Constitution should they reference for this?
Article IV
Which article in the Constitution outlines how to amend the Constitution?
Article V
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
Fifth
Ms. Hunt wanted to sue her neighbor for crashing their car into her yard, destroying her fence, garden, and bird feeders. The police told her to get over it and walked away. Which amendment was violated?
Seventh
Which part of the preamble references the fundamental principle of popular sovereignty?
“We the people”
Which article references the Supremacy Clause?
VI
What percentage of state legislatures must vote "yes" at a state convention to ratify a proposed amendment?
3/4 (75%)
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments?
Eighth
Rights of the accused are protected in all of the following amendments EXCEPT:
First, second, third, ninth, or tenth