History
The Articles of Confederation
Collectively, the first 10 amendments are called this.
Bill of Rights
What is the term given to explain the purpose of a government divided into three branches?
Separation of Powers
Protects your freedoms of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech
1st Amendment
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
What early political party supported the constitution?
The Federalist
The introduction to the Constitution is known as what?
The Preamble
What is the principle that each branch of government is given powers to check the other powers of the other two and limit them.
Checks and Balances
Protects against unreasonable (warrantless) searches and seizures (unless reasonable suspicion or probable cause exists).
4th Amendment
The only amendment to ever be repealed.
The 18th Amendment
List 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
No power to tax, No Executive Branch, No Judicial Branch, Could not enforce laws
How can the Constitution be changed?
By Adding Amendments
The idea that political power belongs to the people.
Popular Sovereignty
Protects the rights of the accused (including the right to grand jury indictment, the right not to testify against oneself, and due process).
5th Amendment
This amendment limits the president to two terms or a max of 10 years in office.
The 22nd Amendment
Who is considered the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What branch is discussed in Article 2 of the US Constitution?
The Executive Branch
This clause says the government cannot prohibit you from practicing a religion.
Free Exercise Clause
Protects against excessive fines and bail and against cruel or unusual punishments.
8th Amendment
This amendment abolished slavery.
The 13th Amendment
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives & The Senate
Article 7 of the Constitution says this many states needed to approve before the constitution could be ratified.
9 of 13
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.
Federalism
Protects the rights of those on trial (including a speedy, public jury trial of one's peers; access to an attorney; and the rights to obtain and confront witnesses for and against).
6th Amendment
This amendment defines citizenship and ensures equal protection under the law.
The 14th Amendment