The Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Article 1
Legislative Branch
How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
10
Amendment that allowed citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude (former slaves)
15
Name the two chambers of the legislative branch.
House of Representative and senate. Congress
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Article 3
Judicial Branch
Which amendment pertains to "keep and bear arms"?
2
Amendment that prohibited (did not allow) the making, selling, or transporting of alcohol.
18
How many senators does each state get?
2
Which branch of government has the responsibility to interpret the laws made by the legislative brand and make sure they are lawful based on our Constitution?
Judicial Branch
Article 2
Executive Branch
Which amendment limits unreasonable search and seizure?
4
Amendment that gave women the right to vote
19
What is the minimum age to become a state representative?
25 years
What was added to the Constitution to" ...prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers."
amendments
Republican form of government
Article 4
Which amendment deals with the rights in criminal cases like: a lawyer, avoid self incrimination, double jeopardy, and a grand jury? Think "I plead the____"
5
Set the voting age to 18
26
What powers does the legislative branch (Congress) have?
Declare war, collect taxes, make laws
What are the 5 freedoms in the fist amendment?
Rules for amendments
Article 5
Which amendment says you have the right to a fair and speedy trial?
6
Amendment that stated the vice president becomes president if something should happen to the president.
25