Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
Ten
What is the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution is America's plan for government. It lays out how the US government works and how we all fit into it.
Who ruled the 13 Colonies before the Declaration of Independence?
Great Britain (England)
What branch of government creates laws?
Legislative Branch
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the First Amendment?
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition and Speech
What was created first: the Declaration of Independent or the U.S. Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What branch of the government enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
What is the Second Amendment?
Right to bear arms
How many principles is the U.S. Constitution based upon?
Seven
What was the central purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
The colonies were breaking ties with England to form their own country
What branch of government interprets the laws?
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Nine
What is the Fourth Amendment?
No search and seizure without warrant or probable cause
What does popular sovereignty mean?
The people rule
What 3 basic rights were protected by the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What system ensures that no branch is more powerful than the other?
Checks and Balances
What type of Government does the United States have?
Democracy
What is the Eighth Amendment?
Prohibits excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishments
What is one of the seven principles the U.S. Constitution is based on?
Popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, limited government, checks and balances, and individual rights.
Which founding father was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The Capitol Building
What is a government?
A system of rules and the people who make and administer them