Amendments
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination, or when someone provides information that suggests their involvement in a crime?
What does "freedom of assembly" mean under the First Amendment?
The right to gather peacefully in public
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
What does the Free Press Clause in the First Amendment protect?
The right to publish without government censorship
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative
What freedoms are protected by the 6th (sixth) amendment?
the right to a speedy trial and jury
Define and explain the “Separation of Powers”
the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
Which principle ensures that each branch of government has some control over the others?
Checks and Balances
Explain the free exercise clause of the first amendment.
the right of individuals to practice their religion without government interference,
What is the purpose of the preamble?
sets the stage for the Constitution
What freedoms does the 4th (fourth amendment protect?
unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination, or when someone provides information that suggests their involvement in a crime?
5th amendment
What is an amendment?
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
What is the establishment clause of the first amendment?
prohibits the government from establishing a religion
What does the “freedom of assembly” mean?
Freedom of assembly ensures people can gather and meet, both publicly and privately.
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects our freedoms of speech, religion, press, petition and assembly?
the first amendment
What does the principle of "separation of powers" mean?
The government is divided into three branches
What is the purpose of the constitution?
To establish a system of government and protect citizens' rights
Explain the idea of “limited government”
there should be legal constraints on the power of political authorities, especially with respect to individual rights
What is the definition of “popular sovereignty”?
government based on consent of the people
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?
Which branch of government interprets, or judges, the laws?
Judicial
What is the purpose of the "checks and balances" system?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What does “Rule of Law” mean?
It means that everyone, including the government, is accountable to the law, and that no one is above the law.
Which principle of the Constitution divides power between the federal government and state governments?
Federalism