Amendments
means the government is controlled by the people.
Popular Sovereignty
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly
1st Amendment
If I were to be executed, what is my last meal?
Veal Parm and glass of wine
A system of government in which powers are shared by the national and state governments.
Federalism
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
Without question, the greatest basketball player of all-time
Michael Jordan
What does the word "Amend" mean?
Change
Judges can declare a law unconstitutional and stop laws that have already passed
Judicial Review
No unreasonable searches or seizures
4th Amendment
Name at least 2 MLB teams currently in the playoffs.
Yankees. Phillies
Guardians Dodgers
Royals. Padres
Tigers. Mets
How can an amendment be ratified and added to constitution
3/4 approval of the states
Each of the 3 branches of government has some control, or check, on the other 2 branches.
Checks and Balances
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
Right against self-incrimination and double-jeopardy
5th Amendment
What subject(s) do I teach at Salve Regina University?
Theology
Philosophy
Who is credited with writing the bill of rights?
Madison
Refers to the roles of each branch
Separation of Powers
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
No cruel or unusual punishment
8th Amendment
Which city have I NOT visited?
Hong Kong. Los Angeles
Jerusalem Boston
Berlin Orlando
Yerevan Pheonix