Bill of Rights
Where are the Bill of Rights located?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
How many ways are there to amend the United States Constitution?
2
Which goal of the preamble would be fulfilled if President Biden decided to spend more money on the military?
Provide for the common defense
What is the opening sentence of the Constitution called?
Preamble
What is it called when a branch can limit the power of the other two branches?
Checks and balances
Which amendment states that there is no forced quartering of soldiers in homes?
3
What are the two groups involved in the amendment process of the United States Constitution?
Congress and the States
Which goal is fulfilled if Virginia delivers aid to North Carolina after a hurricane?
Form a more perfect union
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What is it called when each branch is separated from the other and has its own roles and responsibilities.
Separation of powers
What are the five freedoms protected in the first amendment?
Press, Speech, Petition, Religion and Assembly
The General Assembly proposes the amendment.
The Virginia voters ratify the amendment.
Which goal of the preamble deals with due process of the law?
What do the first three articles of the Constitution describe/set up?
The three branches of government
How does the judicial branch limit the power of the executive branch?
Which amendment deals with due process?
5
2/3
Which goal of the preamble is fulfilled if the people of the United States are at peace and not at war?
Ensure domestic tranquility
What article sets up the legislative branch? What is the main function of the legislative branch?
Article 1
They create laws of the nation
What are two ways the executive branch can limit the power of the legislative branch?
1. Veto Power
2. Call into special session
3. Nominate Supreme Court Justices
Which amendment states you have the right to a jury trial in civil case?
7
3/4
Complete the sentence.
We the _______, in order to _______ a ______ perfect ________, establish _________, insure _______ ___________, provide for the _______ _______, promote the _______ ________ and secure the ______ of _________, do ordain and __________ this _________ of the United States of America.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
What article sets up the Judicial branch? What is the main function of the Judicial branch?
Article 3
They determine laws and acts constitutional or unconstiutional
What are two ways the legislative branch can limit the power of the executive branch?
1. Confirm/approve presidential appointments
2. Override Veto
3. Impeachment