Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments
Which Enlightenment Thinker created the idea of Natural Rights?
John Locke
The President is able to stop a bill from becoming law by using a ________.
Veto
What does it mean when an amendment is proposed?
The amendment idea is officially presented for debate.
What did the Magna Carta create?
A limited monarchy in England
Which group of people pushed for the inclusion of the Bill of Rights into the U.S. Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
Which Enlightenment Thinker created the idea of the social contract?
Thomas Hobbes
Which branch of government picks new members of the Supreme Court?
The Executive Branch
What does it mean when an amendment is ratified?
The amendment is passed and becomes part of the Constitution.
What is the Mayflower Compact an example of?
Self government
What protections does the 4th Amendment grant?
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Police need to have a warrant to search your property unless they have probable cause.
Which Enlightenment Thinker created the idea of Separation of Powers in government?
Baron de Montesquieu
The President can make a treaty with another country but it has to be approved by __________.
Congress/Legislative Branch
How can an amendment be repealed?
The only way to repeal an amendment is to create a new one that cancels out the previous one. Example being the 18th and 21st amendment.
The English Bill of Rights influenced what?
The Bill of Rights included in the U.S. Constitution.
Which amendment grants a fair and speedy trial by a jury of your peers?
The 6th amendment
What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and a Republic?
In a Direct Democracy citizens vote directly on laws and government decisions. In a Republic citizens vote for representatives. These representatives then vote on laws and government decisions.
The President's power to pardon a person is a check on what branch of government?
The Judicial Branch
Fill in the blanks on the first method of amending the Constitution:
_______ of both chambers of Congress vote in favor of a proposal. Then, __________ of the state legislatures vote to ratify the amendment.
2/3 of both chambers of Congress vote in favor of a proposal. Then, 3/4 of the state legislatures vote to ratify the amendment.
What was the purpose of the pamphlet Common Sense written by Thomas Paine?
It encouraged the colonies to declare independence from England
_____________ is a protection granted by the 5th amendment which makes sure you cannot be tried for the same crime twice. __________ is another protection offered by the 5th amendment which states you do not have to be a witness against yourself.
Double Jeopardy; Right to remain silent
Ancient Greece had a _____________ while Ancient Rome had a ______________ type of government.
Ancient Greece: Direct Democracy
Ancient Rome: Republic
If the President vetoed a bill is there another way the bill can be passed without the President's consent?
Yes, the bill needs to be voted on again by both chambers of Congress: The House and the Senate. If 2/3 of each chamber vote yes again it overrides the Presidential veto.
How is the amendment process an example of Federalism?
The Federal and State governments must work together in order to pass any amendment to the Constitution.
What impact did the Magna Carta have on U.S. Government?
The Magna Carta created a limited monarchy. This influenced the Founding Fathers to have a limited government.