Chapter 9 Flashcards
What limits the power of the gov’t and protects the rights of the individual?
Bill of rights
What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10 amendments
What is the difference between a law and an amendment?
It is added to the BoR
How does an amendment get proposed?
2/3 congress, 3/4 state legislature
How does an amendment then get ratified?
If we believe it’s unconstitutional
What five civil liberties does the 1st Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech,religon,assembly,and press and petition
What does the 2nd Amendment give you the right to own?
A rifle, or any type of gun
What does the 4th Amendment protect you from? (Placed as a result of the Sugar Act)
Unreasonable searches
What Amendment is important for people accused of committing crimes?
5th
According to the 5th Amendment, natural rights cannot be taken away without what?
Process of law
What amendment gives you the right to a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury?
6th
What does the 9th Amendment keep the government from doing?
Cruel or unusual punishment
What was given power in the 10th Amendment for protection?
State
Who were the first President and Vice President in American history?
George Washington and John Adams
What did each department of the Executive Branch deal with?
State Department
Treasury Department
War Department
State, handles releases, with other nations,
Treasury, deals with financial matters
Deals with the nations debt
Who makes up the cabinet of the President?
Attorney general, Secretarys