The Enlightenment
Splitting the government so that one group does not have to much power.
What is separation of powers?
A document made in 1215 used to limit the king's rights.
What is the Magna Carta?
The right to freedom of speech, religion, etc.
What is 1st amendment?
The right for a public and quick trial, as well as an attorney.
What is the 6th amendment?
Any white male citizen is allowed to vote.
What is 14th amendment?
A philosophical time in Europe that focused on what people can do to be happy and have a better life.
What is The Enlightenment?
Used by the pilgrims to create a new government.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
The right to bear arms.
What is 2nd amendment?
The right to re examine a trial if the amount of money goes over 20 bucks.
What is the 7th amendment?
Any male citizen is allowed to vote.
What is the 15th amendment?
People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
What is natural law?
Used to increase the power of the English Parliament as well as people's rights.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
The right to not to be forced to quarter soldiers.
What is the 3rd amendment?
The right against cruel or unusual punishments or excessive bail.
What is the 8th amendment?
Any citizen of the united states no matter what gender is allowed to vote.
What is the 19th amendment?
People agree to give up rights in exchange for security.
What is Social Contract?
An article that was used to support independence from Britain.
What is Common Sense?
The right against search and seizure without a warrant.
What is the 4th amendment?
There are more rights to citizens than listed in the amendments.
What is the 9th amendment?
The amendment that abolished poll taxes.
What is the 24th amendment?
The document influenced by The Enlightenment that lead to many peoples freedoms.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
People have a say in government.
What is Self Government?
The right against Double Jeopardy and taking away the natural rights.
What is the 5th amendment?
Any power not reserved to the government is reserved to the states.
What is the 10th amendment?
The amendment that allows any citizen 18 years or older to vote.
What is the 26th amendment?