Making the constitution
In 1787, our Founding Fathers met in this city to write a new constitution after the Articles of Confederation failed. (home of the Eagles)
Philadelphia
These five freedoms are protected in the 1st Amendment.
Freedom of religion, freedom to assemble, freedom of Petition, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech
The main function of the legislative branch is to make these.
Laws
The delegates of the constitutional convention wanted to make sure that the three branches would never become as powerful as this person across the pond.
The British king or Parliament
This group, with George Mason as a member were against a strong national government
Anti-federalists
The 4th Amendment requires this document to be given before your property can be searched.
a search warrant
The legislative branch is made up of Congress, which includes these two groups
Senate and House of Representatives
This was created as a way for each branch to check on the actions of the other.
Checks and balances
This group led by James Madison wanted a strong federal government with three branches of government
Federalists
This amendment- rights of the people, recognizes people have more rights than those listed.
9th Amendment
The executive branch consists of this person and his/her advisors.
The Supreme Court's ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
Judicial review
This introduction to the constitution begins with the words, "We the People of the United States.
Preamble
If you are on trial, then you can't be forced top testify against yourself by taking the stand. You can plea this.
the 5th Amendment
This is the main function of the judicial branch
to interpret laws
There are nine of these in the Supreme Court
Supreme court justices
This document was added to the Constitution as a list of rights guaranteed to the people by the government
The Bill of Rights
This amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.
2nd Amendment
These are the three branches of government
Legislative, executive, and Judicial
This is when the president can reject Bill. He may never become a law.
Veto