Amendments 1
Protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and protest the government
what is the first amendment
Limits the power of the other branches of government to ensure one branch doesn't overpower the others
What is checks and balances
Protects the right to keep and bear arms
what is the second amendment
What is the role of the judicial branch?
What is interpret laws/the Constitution
The length of a President's term in office
What is 4 years
Restricts the quartering of soldiers in private homes
What is the third amendment
The division of government into branches
What is Separation of Power
Allows suffrage for women
what is the 19th amendment
Which branch of government approves judges?
What is legislative branch
A Presidential power that offers freedom from punishment for federal crimes
What is a Pardon
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
What is the 4th Amendment
The sharing of power between the central government and the states.
What is Federalism
Prohibits the manufacturing or sale of alcohol in the United States
What is the 18th amendment
Which branch of government vetoes bills?
what is the executive branch
Which part of the Constitution guarantees certain individual rights?
What is Bill of Rights
The federal government possesses only those powers delegated, or enumerated, to it through the Constitution, and that all other powers are reserved to the States, or to the people.
Government power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights
Who is Limited Government
Limits the number of times a person can be elected president
What is the 22nd amendment
What proportion of Congress is required to override a Presidential veto?
What is 2/3
To officially approve a law or amendment
What is ratify
Defines citizenship, Due Process, and Equal Protection
What is the 14th Amendment
Who has the power to impeach?
What is Congress
Protects the right to a speedy public trial by jury, to notification of criminal accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel
What is the 6th Amendment
Which branch of government picks judges?
What is the executive branch
A state's representation in the House of Representatives is based on what?
What is the size of the state's population