The Articles of Confederation
Each state could have its own money.
What is No Common Currency?
Means "to ensure peace at home."
What is "Ensure Domestic Tranquility"?
Responsible for making laws.
What is the Legislative branch?
The right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Judges cannot overturn a jury's finding of fact and all federal lawsuits over $20 must have a jury present.
What is the 7th Amendment?
With whom the most government power resided.
What are the States?
Means "to ensure the nation is protected."
What is "provide for the Common Defense"?
Responsible for defining laws.
What is the Judicial branch?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition
What is the 1st Amendment?
The right to a speedy and public trial, among other legal rights.
What is the 6th Amendment?
What congress had no power to raise or collect under the Articles.
What are taxes?
Means "giving freedom to us now and those in the future."
What is "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"?
The branch that holds the office of the President and leads the country.
What is the Executive branch?
Protection against self incrimination and double jeopardy.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Prevents excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th amendment?
The number of votes each state had in the Congress, regardless of size.
What is One?
Means "to make laws."
What is "establish Justice"?
The branch that houses the Supreme court.
What is the Judicial branch?
Soldiers can not be forced to live in your home without permission.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
Citizens have rights granted to them that may not be found in the Constitution.
What is the 9th Amendment?
What eventually replaced the Articles of Confederation.
What is the Constitution?
Means "making sure everyone is doing okay."
What is "promote the General Welfare?"
The branch that houses the US Congress.
What is the Legislative branch?
There can be no unreasonable searches or seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Jobs and responsibilities not explicitly designated to the Federal government are jobs meant for State governments.
What is the 10th Amendment?