Constitution
What amendment guarantees that "no soldier shall, in times of peace be quartered, without consent of the owner."
The Third Amendment
When John Adams brought the Alien and Sedition Act he threatened to fine and put people in jail for writing or saying anything against the government. This is a direct violation of what amendment?
First Amendment
What is the term for the right to vote?
Suffrage
What is a government divided into three branches called? (think Montesquieu)
Separation of Powers
What amendment guarantees the "right to bear arms".
2nd Amendment
What amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury in many civil cases?
7th amendment
The Fourth amendment protects Americans from illegal searches and seizure. What is required for a lawful search?
A warrant issued by a judge.
What is theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
A series of essays written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
The document that governed the U.S after the Revolutionary war?
The Articles of Confederation
What were three things wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
1 No power to tax
2. Only one branch of government (legislative)
3. Weak central government
Under the first amendment we have freedom of religion.
Which of the two case would effect the first amendment?
1. Mormons hold a meeting in the park
2. Government closed down a religious school in Dallas.
What is the first section of the Constitution known as?
The Preamble
Why were some people (Anti-Federalists) afraid of the Constitution?
Because they were fearful that individual rights would be taken away and that the federal government would grow too powerful.
The philosopher that developed the 3 branches of government know as separation of powers.
Montesquieu
What is the difference between Federal and State government?
Federal deals with all the states and has authority over the states.
State government is in control of their individual state.
What was the impact of the 3/5 Compromise on representation?
It allowed southern states to count slaves toward congressional representation.
For every 5 slaves/3 representatives.
What are three goals listed in the Preamble of the Constitution?
To form a more perfect union
Establish Justice
Insure domestic tranquility
What amendment secures a citizens right to jury duty?
6th amendment
What amendment guarantees that the Federal Government cannot require excessive bail?
The 8th amendment
A tax placed on imported items from other countries.
A Tariff.
What is popular sovereignty?
The authority of th
The people rule.
"We, the people..." have the final authority in the government of the United States.
.
To reject a decision made by the legislative branch. This can be done by a president or governor (the executive).
Veto
What amendment guarantees you have the "right to remain silent"- the rights of an accused person
5th amendment