Protects the basic liberties and rights of citizens.
What is THE BILL OF RIGHTS?
200
One of the weaknesses of the ____ ___ ____ was that there was no executive to carry out laws.
What is ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION?
200
A _____ _____ _____ once nominated and approved by the Senate may serve for life.
What is a SUPREME COURT JUSTICE?
200
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
What is the FOURTH AMENDMENT?
200
Forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment
What is the EIGHTH AMENDMENT?
300
This is the number of members in the United States House of Representatives
What is 435?
300
9 out of 13 states had to ratify the _____ before it could become law.
What is RATIFY?
300
A US _____ serves a 6 year long term.
What is SENATOR?
300
The constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
What is FIFTH AMENDMENT?
300
The government may not house soldiers in private homes without consent of the owner
What is THIRD AMENDMENT?
400
The number of individuals in the United States Senate.
What is 100?
400
The ___ __ ___ became part of the Constitution as it was added through the amendment process.
What is BILL OF RIGHTS?
400
A member of the _____ __ _____ serves a 2 year term once elected or reelected to office.
What is the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES?
400
The powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states
What is TENTH AMENDMENT?
400
Right to trial by jury in civil cases
What is the SEVENTH AMENDMENT?
500
In order to override the presidents veto both houses of Congress need a ____ majority in both houses.
What is 2/3's?
500
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
What is CHECKS AND BALANCES?
500
The _____ _____ makes sure that laws past by the House of Representatives are constitutional.
What is the SUPREME COURT?
500
States that people's rights are not limited to just those listed in the Constitution
What is the NINTH AMENDMENT?
500
The constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial.