Amendments 1
Freedom of speech, religion, the press. Right to assemble and to petition.
First Amendment
The right to bear arms (own guns) and ammunition.
The Second Amendment
What is this describing?
Sets forth goals of the country
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
The Preamble to the US Constitution
Articles 2 outlines the powers of what?
President and Vice-President
Chosen by Electoral College
Explains impeachment
BONUS: The purpose of this branch is to what with laws? (Take 1 extra shot)
Executive Branch
BONUS: Enforce laws
___________________________ – three branches of government have separate powers and responsibilities. so that no branch has more power than it should.
BONUS: Name all 3 branches of government and you can pick the next question for a team OR take 2 extra shots.
Separation of Powers
BONUS: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures, requires a warrant
Fourth Amendment
Prohibits forced quartering of soldiers in private homes
Third Amendment
Articles 1 outlines the powers of what?
Creates a BICAMERAL Congress
Includes a Senate and a
House of Representatives.
BONUS: The purpose of this branch is to what with laws? (Take 1 extra shot.)
Legislative Branch
BONUS: Make laws
Articles 3 outlines the powers of what?
Establishes Supreme Court (Congress sets up all others)
Requires trial by jury for all criminal cases, and defines the crime of treason.
BONUS: The purpose of this branch is to what with laws? (Take 1 extra shot)
Judicial Branch
BONUS: Interpret Laws
__________________________– each branch is given powers over the other branches to balance the power. (ensure the powers are not abused)
Checks and Balances
Prohibits self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and mandates due process of law. Provides for eminent domain.
Guarantees a jury trial for civil cases in the federal courts.
7th Amendment
Which Article is this?
Defines how the states must work together
Full faith and credit
Extradition
Privileges & Immunities
Article 4
FILL IN THE BLANK:
____________ – favored ratification of the Constitution. were in favor of a strong national government,
Led by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
____________ – opposed the ratification.
Feared a strong national government.
They demanded a Bill of Rights in order to ratify the Constitution.
BONUS: Fill in the blank: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay all wrote and published a compilation of 85 essays and articles entitled "______________" in order to get support for the ratification (the passing) of the Constitution and to explain the intent behind its major ideas.
Federalist; Anti-Federalist
BONUS: The Federalist Papers
______________________ - governmental power is divided among the national, state & local powers. Other powers are shared.
- National government has certain powers that states do not have.
- Other powers belong solely to the states
Federalism
Guarantees a speedy trial (you can’t be kept in jail for over a year without a trial)
an impartial jury (doesn’t already think you are guilty)
that the accused can confront witnesses against them
the accused must be allowed to have a lawyer
Guarantees that punishments will be fair and not cruel, and that extraordinarily large fines will not be set.
Which article is this?:
9 states will be needed to ratify (approve) the Constitution
Article 7
Which Article is this?:
Establishes the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. (if a state and federal law contradict, then the federal law wins)
BONUS: Requires that all legislators, federal officers and judges take _______ to uphold the Constitution. (Take 2 extra shots)
Article Six
BONUS: Oaths
Name 1 of the 3 main principles of government we discussed.
BONUS: Name 2 for 2 extra shots OR name all 3 to steal/swap 1 player.
Limited Government with Rule of Law – the people are the sole source of the government’s power and authority. The government is not above the law.
Popular Sovereignty – Government only governs with the consent of the people.
Rule of Law – Government and its officers are subject to the law and not above the law
States that all rights not stated in the Constitution and not forbidden by the Constitution belong to the people. There are other rights that may exist aside from the ones explicitly mentioned, and even though they are not listed, it does not mean they can be violated.
Nineth Amendment
States that any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people.
The Constitution is the law of the land, but what is not covered here, is left to the states and to the people.
Tenth Amendment
Which Article is this describing?
Two step process
Proposal
Ratification (approval)
BONUS: What percent/amount of states is required for ratification? (Take 2 extra shots or pick 1 team to get skipped)
Article 5
BONUS: 3/4 OR 38 states
Who is this describing?
Father of the Constitution
Virginia delegate to Constitutional convention
Wrote Virginia Plan
BONUS: He was the Champion and Author of the “___________________” and the ____ President of the USA. (Steal/Swap 1 player on any team OR take 3 extra shots)
James Madison
BONUS: Bill of Rights; 4th
What is this describing?
League of Friendship
Limited Congressional Powers
Make war and peace, treaties
Administer navy
Establish post office
Weak National Government
Unicameral
Did not create executive or judicial branch
Congress did not have the power to tax
Did not have the power to regulate trade between states
Could not make the states obey
Changes required the approval of all 13 states
Articles of Confederation