Chapter 9 Flashcards
What limits the power of the gov’t and protects the rights of the individual?
The Separation of Powers
What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Constitutional amendments
What is the difference between a law and an amendment?
A law is a passed bill and an amendment is a change to a law
How does an amendment get proposed?
If 2/3 of Congress vote for a change
How does an amendment then get ratified?
3/4 of state legislature must agree
What five civil liberties does the 1st Amendment protect?
Freedom of Speech,Press,Religion, and Assembly
What does the 2nd Amendment give you the right to own? (Somebody needs to ask Hillary this question)
Guns
What does the 4th Amendment protect you from? (Placed as a result of the Sugar Act)
Unreasonable searches and seizes
What Amendment is important for people accused of committing crimes?
You don’t have to give self evidence
According to the 5th Amendment, natural rights cannot be taken away without what?
The Process of Laws
What amendment gives you the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury?
6th Amendment
What does the 9th Amendment keep the government from doing?
Claiming the BOR are he only rights citizens have
What was given power in the 10th Amendment for protection?
States can be used as protection
Who were the first President and Vice President in American history?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
Who makes up the cabinet of the President?
State, War, and Treasury departments