Bill of Rights
Police need this before searching your house, unless there are special circumstances.
a warrant
a newspaper is banned after critiquing us foreign policies what amendment was violated
1st amendment (freedom of speech)
which principle in the constitution dictates that the people hold all the power
Popular sovereignty
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Unalienable Rights
this branch enforces laws
Executive Branch
what is the sixth amendment
The 5th, 6th and 7th amendment were designed to do what
Ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes (Due process)
a constitutional principle that shares powers between national and state government
federalism
the first agreement to self govern in the new world
The Mayflower Compact
this branch interprets laws
Judicial Branch
the eight amendment prohibits what
Cruel and unusual punishment
The tenth amendment reserves powers to the state. This is an example of which constitutional principle
Federalism
Which principle was adopted in the U.S constitution to ensure that no branch of the federal government became too powerful?
Checks and balances
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of independence?
John Hancock
Which branch has the power to declare war
Legislative Branch
what amendment would be most relevant if the government attempts to ban all forms of political protest
1st amendments
the concept that citizens have more rights than the ones listed in the constitution
9th amendment
a political system where citizens vote on representatives who make laws
Republicanism
what was one of the major weaknesses of the articles of confederation
government was unable to levy taxes
no president
too hard to change laws
The president can check the legislative branch by doing this to a bill
veto
Which event inspired the American colonist to add the third amendment
The Quartering Act
why did the founders add the bill of rights to the constitution
to appease anti-federalists concerns about their individual rights.
Which principle is illustrated when Congress makes laws, the president enforces them, and the courts interpret them?
separation of powers
what problem did the Great compromise solve?
Representation amongst small and large states (bicameral legislature)
The Supreme Courts power of judicial review was established by which landmark court case
Marbury V. Madison