Pre-US Constitution
When was the US Constitution written/ recognized?
The US Constitution was written/ recognized in 1788.
What are the three branches of government?
The Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch.
What branch of government can impeach federal officials?
Legislative Branch
The right to own a gun is which amendment?
Second amendment
Which amendment allows you to protect yourself from being a witness against yourself? AKA I plead the...
Fifth Amendment
Who is the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What branch of government is the President of the United States apart of?
The Executive Branch
What branch of government can reject laws passed by the Senate/ House of Representatives? (hint: VETO)
Executive Branch
Freedom of speech, religion and press is which amendment?
First Amendment
How are people protected from unreasonable searches of their homes, bodies and belongings? AKA you must have a warrent.
Fourth Amendment
How many articles does the US Constitution contain?
The US Constitution contains 7 articles.
What is the main job of the Legislative branch?
To make laws.
What branch can strike down laws passed by Senate that are unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
The quartering act is prevented in current day because of this amendment...
Third Amendment
This amendment would not allow someone who stole an apple from the store to go to jail for 50 years.
Eighth Amendment
Which document did the U.S. Constitution replace because it created a national government that was too weak / powerless?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce and carry out laws.
Why is it important that each branch can check each other?
So no branch is too powerful and power is balanced out.
Just because the right isn't listed in the Constitution does not mean citizens do not have it according to which amendment?
Ninth Amendment
This amendment separates the state laws from the federal laws
Tenth Amendment
What is the US Constitution?
- is the supreme law of the land and the foundation of American democracy
- The founding document that outlines the structure, rules, and limits of the federal government.
What is the main job of the Judicial branch?
Interpret/ define laws and judge whether or not they are constitutional
BONUS: How many Representatives and Senators does the state of HI have?
2 reps. 2 senators.
This amendment gives you the right to have a lawyer and makes sure you have resources to a fair trial.
Sixth Amendment
This amendment protects the right to a jury in civil cases/ arguments over money and property.
Seventh Amendment