Amendments 1
Principles of Govt
Important Documents
Vocabulary
Amendments 2
100

This amendment grants a person the right to bear arms

What is the 2nd amendment

100

The term "We the People" refers to the idea that the power to govern come from the people. What term describes this

What is Popular Sovereignty

100

This document was written to declare the colonies intention of freedom from an abusive monarchy. 

What is the Declaration of Independence

100

The introduction to the US Constitution that describes the purpose of the United States government

What is the Preamble

100

This amendment grants protections against religious persecution and the right to the press

what is the 1st amendment

200

This amendment grants a person the right to refuse to house soldiers in their home during times of peace

what is the 3rd amendment

200

In November 2024, Texans will vote for their next Congress Senator. This Senator will then be responsible for representing the Texan people in Congress. This is an example of which principle of government?

What is Republicanism

200

This document contains the individual liberties and freedoms that are granted to every US citizen

What is the Bill of Rights

200

Another term for the freedoms granted to those who are NOT under the control of an oppressive government.

What is Liberty/What are Liberties

200

This amendment allows the right to remain silent and due process

what is the 5th amendment

300

This amendment grants all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states

what is the 10th amendment

300

The right to govern public schools has been delegated to the state governments. What principle of government is being described here?

What is Federalism

300

The articles in this document outline the roles, duties, and limits of the United States government

What is the US Constitution

300

When the government is bound by law to follow the laws and systems that they have put in place to ensure equal and fair treatment for all citizens. This ensures a persons right to life, liberty, and happiness.

What is Due Process

300

This amendment states that not all rights will be listed in the Constitution

what is the 9th amendment

400

This amendment protects against unlawful search and seizures unless there is probable cause. This can also help protect you from unreasonable surveillance by the government.

What is the 5th Amendment

400

The Justices of the Supreme Court have reviewed a law passed by Congress and declared that it is unconstitutional and cannot be legally enforced. This is an example of which principle?

What is Checks and Balances

400

The term "We the People" is seen at the beginning of which important American document?

The Constitution

400

The United States is known for allowing its citizens to vote for officials to represent them in the government. What type of government is this considered?

What is a Republic

400

This amendment grants a person accused of crime, the right to a trial by jury

What is the 7th amendment

500

This amendment granted citizenship to those who were born or naturalized in the United States. 

What is the 14th amendment

500

Congress has been tasked with creating laws for the United States. This is an example of which principle of government?

Separation of Powers

500

What do we call the introduction to the Constitution, that provides a purpose for the government

What is the Preamble

500

A term used when a government has little/minimal involvement in economic regulation

What is laissez-faire

500

This amendment granted all MEN the right to vote, no matter their race or previous status of servitude

What is the 15th Amendment