Constitution
Law making, enumerated powers are found in this Article
What is Article 1
The meaning of "We the Peopele"
Power of the government comes from the people
Rule of Law
No SELF-INCRIMINATION (RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT)
Amendment 5
African-Americans gained freedom.
Amendment 13
The justices serve for life but make be impeach for wrong doing
What is the Judicial Branch
The government should protect the freedoms of the people and keep things fair and honest.
What is establish justice
Born with certain rights: right to life, liberty and property
Natural rights
Right to an attorney, lawyer, counselor, or public defender.- Right to speak to and question a witness.
Amendment 6
WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE (VOTE)
Amendment 19
The Supreme Law of the Land
What is the Constitution
This goal means PROVIDE PEACE & ORDER/PROTECT FROM HARM.
Ensure domestic tranquility.
Montesquieu believed that the powers of the government should be separate and ____________.
Limited powers
The government cannot take away the right to come together in groups.
Government cannot take away our right to publish news/information, even if it is about the government
Amendment 1
Young men were being drafted in the VIETNAM War. Citizens protested saying those who fight for our country should be able to vote.
Amendment 26
The group that supported the Constitution
Double Points: Name the essays written by James Madison that supported the ratification of the Constitution
Federalists, Federalists Paper
This goal means PROTECT THE COUNTRY WITH MILITARY DEFENSE (ARMY/NAVY/COAST GUARD/MARINES/AIR FORCE)
What is provide for the common defense
No person should have their rights taken away without this principle being followed
Due Process
Sandra is accused of shoplifting. She is placed on trial and the jury finds her not guilty. Shortly after a video is found with Sandra committing the crime. The District Attorney decides to charge Sandra again for the crime. Which Amendment is being violated? Double points: This call what?
Amendment 5/ Double Jeopardy
Many groups of people, especially in minority populations, had to be EQUALLY treated under the law.
Amendment 14
The clasue that gives implied powers to the national government
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The Preamble is the _____________ , and list the_______________ and _______of the constitution.
Introduction, goals and intentions
These 2 ancient civilizations also influenced the principles of the Constitutions
Rome and Greece
Powers not _____________to the Federal Government by the US Constitution, not prohibited by the States are __________ to the States respectively or to the people. 2 answers
Given/ Reserved
This act made discrimination illegal. Ensured equality to for all citizens when seeking jobs and going to public places.
Civil Rights of 1964