Preamble
What is the opening phrase of the preamble?
What is "We the people"
George Washington did not directly influence these, his leadership helped set the stage for the adoption of these first ten changes to the U.S. Constitution, of which the first seven were ratified quickly in 1791 what were they?
The Bill of Rights
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring probable cause and a warrant?
The fourth amendment
Whichprinciple divides government power into three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial?
What is Separation of Powers
What is one of the goals of the preamble saying to ensure peace within the country?
What is "to insure domestic tranquility"
What article outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
Article 2
Which amendment ensures that people cannot be tried twice for the same offense and protects against self-incrimination?
Which principle ensures that each branch of government can limit the powers of the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What is the phrase in the Preamble refers to the establishment of justice and legal fairness.
What is "to establish justice"
What rticle explains the relationship between states and the national government, and it requires states to respect the laws and judgments of other states.
Article 4
Which amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms?
The second amendment
Which principle establishes that the Constitution does not give the government unlimited power and that certain rights and freedoms are reserved for the people?
Limited government
What phrase from the Preamble refers to securing freedom and rights for future generations?
What is "to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"?
What Article sets the procedures for ratifying the Constitution?
Article 7
Which amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
26th amendment
Which principle limits government power by ensuring that all actions must be in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the nation?
Rule of law
What goal does the Preamble mention meaning the nation will work to support the general well-being of its citizens.
What is "to promote the general welfare"
What Article discusses the supremacy of the Constitution, stating that federal law is the supreme law of the land?
Article 6
Which amendment, ratified in 1961, gave residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections?
The 23rd Amendment
Which principle means that each branch of government has its own responsibilities and cannot take on the powers or responsibilities of the other branches?
Individual rights