Founding Principles
What principle divides the government into three branches?
Separation
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th
Which amendment ended prohibition?
21st
What 1787 document established the U.S. government?
Constitution
What system allows each branch to limit the power of the others?
Checks and Balances
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches?
4th
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
What 85 essays explained and defended the Constitution?
Federalist
What idea means the government gets its power from the people?
Sovereignty
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
Which amendment protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st
Which amendment limited the president to two terms?
22nd
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What principle says laws apply to everyone, even leaders?
Law
Who leads the executive branch?
President
Which amendment guarantees a speedy trial?
6th
Which amendment guarantees equal protection under the law?
14th
What compromise created a two-house legislature?
Great Compromise
What compromise counted some people as partial citizens for representation?
Three-fifths Compromise
What is the highest court in the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
2nd
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th
What 1776 document declared independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence