Chapter 9 Flashcards
What limits the power of the government and protects the rights of the public
The bill of rights
What amendments make up the bill of rights
1-10
What’s the difference between a law and a amendment
Amendments are considered to be higher law, and are therefore harder to change (three-fourths of legislation must support it)
How does an amendment get proposed
2/3 congress vote
How does an amendment get ratified
2/3 congress and senate must support the amendment
What five civil liberties does the first amendment protect
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government
What does the second amendment give you the rights to own
Arms
What does the fourth amendment protect against
Unlawful search and seizure
What amendment is important to people accused of crimes
The fifth
What does the fifth protect
No person shall be held to answer for a capital
What amendment gives right to a speedy trial
Sixth
What does the 9th amendment protect the government from doing
Taking rights
What was given power in the tenth amendment for protection
States
Who were the first president and Vice President in history
George Washington and John Adams
State department
International affairs
Treasury department
National bank
War department
War
Who makes up the cabinet of the President?
Secretary’s of cabinet
Who was the first Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury?
Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton
What job title did Alexander Hamilton hold?
Secretary of treasury
What act established a federal court system?
Judiciary act
What could federal courts do to state laws if deemed necessary?
Jurisdiction
Who was John Jay?
One of americas three representatives in Paris
What is a national debt?
A equally owed debt among the states that the national government earned
