Articles I–III
This article gives Congress the power to make laws.
What is Article I?
This article explains how states should treat each other.
What is Article IV?
Guarantees freedoms of speech, religion, and press.
What is the 1st Amendment?
Abolished slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
This principle allows one branch to limit the powers of the other two.
What is checks and balances?
This article outlines the powers of the President.
What is Article II?
This article outlines how the Constitution can be changed.
What is Article V?
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Granted citizenship and equal protection under law.
What is the 14th Amendment?
This divides government powers into three branches.
What is separation of powers?
This article establishes the Supreme Court and the judicial branch.
What is Article III?
This article contains the Supremacy Clause.
What is Article VI?
Guarantees the right to remain silent and no double jeopardy.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
The division of power between national and state governments.
What is federalism?
Congress has the power to declare this.
What is war?
This article says 9 out of 13 states were needed to approve the Constitution.
What is Article VII?
Ensures a speedy, public trial by jury in criminal cases.
What is the 6th Amendment?
Limited the President to two terms.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
Everyone, even leaders, must follow the law.
What is the rule of law?
Congress cannot pass this type of law that punishes without trial.
What is a bill of attainder?
This clause requires states to honor each other’s laws and records.
What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
Protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
Lowered the voting age to 18.
What is the 26th Amendment?
The idea that the people hold the power.
What is popular sovereignty?