Articles
There are this many Articles in the US Constitution.
What is 7?
This was the first written plan of government in the United States.
What was the Articles of Confederation?
These three words begin the Preamble and demonstrate that government gets its authority from the people.
What are We the People?
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is 13th?
The legal process that requires the government to treat people fairly and follow established rules.
What is due process?
This article establishes Legislative Branch; stating the qualifications to become a congressman and listing the powers delegated to Congress such as levying taxes and declaring war.
What is Article I?
The Declaration lists 27 complaints against King George III. These complaints are also called this.
What are grievances?
The Preamble says one purpose of government is to “establish” this.
What is justice?
Police demand to search your home without a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment protects you?
What is the 4th Amendment?
The government's power to take private property for public use as long as the owner receives fair compensation.
What is eminent domain?
This Article establishes that the US Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land"
What is Article VI?
According to the Declaration, where does legitimate government get its power?
What is 'consent of the governed'?
“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity” means protecting liberty for Americans today and these people.
What is future generations?
You are accused of a crime and refuse to answer a question because your answer could incriminate you. This amendment says you have the right to remain silent.
What is the 5th Amendment?
The process of officially approving an amendment to the Constitution.
What is ratification?
This Article contains the Full Faith and Credit Clause, stating that each state must honor the laws and acts of all other states.
What is Article IV?
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was too weak to do this effectively, causing there to be not enough money to pay soldiers' wages from the war or provide services.
What is collect/raise taxes?
The Preamble says the Constitution should “provide for the common” ________. - meaning we should have a military for our nation.
What is 'defense'?
This amendment guarantees the right to an attorney in a criminal case.
What is the 6th Amendment?
A government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
What is a republic/representative democracy?
This Article states that "Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour..."
so, no age limit? Yes! You are old enough to be a Supreme Court Justice.
What is Article III?
Under the Articles of Confederation, this many states were required to ratify amendments to the government.
What was 13?
The main purpose of the Preamble is to explain these two things about the Constitution.
What are the purposes/goals of the government and why the Constitution was established?
This amendment guaranteed citizenship and equal protection under the law to people born or naturalized in the United States.
What is 14th?
The idea that government gets its authority from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?