Chapter 8&9 Flashcards
What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
First 10
What is the difference between a law and an amendment?
A law is when a bill gets passed and an amendment is a change to an existing law
How does an amendment get proposed?
The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.
How does an amendment then get ratified?
The Congress proposes an amendment in the form of a joint resolution
What five civil liberties does the 1st Amendment protect?
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What does the 2nd Amendment give you the right to own?
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What does the 4th Amendment protect you from? (Placed as a result of the Sugar Act)
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What Amendment is important for people accused of committing crimes?
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According to the 5th Amendment, natural rights cannot be taken away without what?
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What amendment gives you the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury?
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What does the 9th Amendment keep the government from doing?
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What was given power in the 10th Amendment for protection?
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Who were the first President and Vice President in American history
George Washington-President
John Adams-Vice President
What did each department of the Executive Branch deal with?
State,Treasury, and War
Who makes up the cabinet of the President?
The Cabinet is made of the Vice President and the heads of the executive departments
Who was the first Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury?
Thomas Jefferson-Secretary of State
George Washington-Secretary of Treasury