Bill of Rights #1-5
Identify this amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
1st Amendment
Identify this amendment: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.
6th Amendment
Leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution who also served as America's first President.
George Washington
This document written in 1787 is considered the supreme law of the land in the United States.
U.S. Constitution
This part of the government is responsible for interpreting the laws present in the United States.
Judicial Branch
Identify this amendment: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
2nd Amendment
Identify this amendment: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
8th Amendment
Author of the document that declared the colonies separate from Great Britain during the American Revolution and also served as America's third President.
Thomas Jefferson
This document written on July 4th, 1776 signified the separation of the British North American colonies from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independece
This part of the government is responsible for enforcing the laws present in the United States.
Executive Branch
Identify this amendment: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law
5th Amendment
Identify this amendment: In Suits at common law (Civil Trial), the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.
7th Amendment
Author of the document that served as the supreme law of the land in the United States and also served as America's fourth President.
James Madison
The first attempt at government in the United States after the American Revolution that failed for not providing a consistent court system and for not being able to pass amendments.
Articles of Confederation
This part of the government is responsible for creating news laws present in the United States.
Legislative Branch
Identify this amendment: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation.
4th Amendment
Identify this amendment: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
10th Amendment
Oldest signer of 2 of the most prestigious documents in the history of the United States who represented the state of Pennsylvania.
Benjamin Franklin
An ancient English document from the 13th century that defined liberties and was later used as an influence for the U.S. govenrment.
Magna Carta
The voting system in America used to determine the President that allows larger states to have a larger impact in the election.
Electoral College
Identify this amendment: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
3rd Amendment
Identify this amendment: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
9th Amendment
Delegate from the state of New York who contributed ideas the to document that served as supreme law of the land and eventually served as the first U.S. Secretary of Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton
This 17th-century English document outlined the rights of the people and influenced the creation of a government in the United States.
English Bill of Rights
This theory is the belief in a strong central government instead of more power given to the state governments.
Federalism