The constitution
What country was the founding fathers escaping from?
Great Britain and their king
What is a amendment
A change to the constitution
Which Amendment protect freedom of speech, Religion, Assembly, and petition
The first
1. Preamble
2. Articles
3. Amendments
how many amendment are there
27 (26 are in affect)
Which amendment protects against illegal search and seizure of person al property
the 4th amendment
How the Preamble of the Constitution start
"We the people.... do ordain and establish"
Amendments are divided into three groups
Bill of Rights
Civil war amendments
Later amendments
Which amendment gives you the right to a speedy anf public trial and right to a trial by jury
6th amendment
Name 3 of the 6 principles of the constitution
1. Popular
2. Limited Government
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
5. Judicial review
6. Federalism
What are 3 of the 5 way the constitution can be changed
Basic legislation of Congress
Actions of the President
Supreme Court
Activities of political parties
Customs
Which amendment give you the right ti bear arms
The second amendment
What was the focus of the constitution, that was sated in the preamble. Give me 2
form a perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty
How does a amendment repealed
Only a amendment can cancel out another
Which amendment protect against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment 8