Constitution

Question 1

Amendment 1

Answer 1

Freedom of speech

Question 2

Amendment 2

Answer 2

right to bear arms

Question 3

Amendment 3

Answer 3

No forced quartering of soldiers in peoples homes

Question 4

Amendment 4

Answer 4

no unlawful searching of people and their houses, warrants are needed

Question 5

Amendment 5 and 6 and 7

Answer 5

Right to trial and to not be tried twice, lawful procedure of a court

Question 6

Amendment 8

Answer 6

no excessive bail or fines or cruel and unusual punishments

Question 7

Amendment 10

Answer 7

-one of the most important provisions of federalism
-states “that any powers not specifically granted to the federal gov by Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved to the states or the people”
-reinforces idea that federal gov only has those powers expressly enumerated in the constitution, while all the other powers are left to the states

Question 8

Amendment 9

Answer 8

-listing certain rights in the constitution does not mean that other rights not specifically mentioned, aren’t protected
-relevant to federalism because it suggests that the state gov may have powers and rights not explicitly listed in the constitution, protecting the principle of local control and autonomy

Question 9

Amendment 11

Answer 9

-limits ability of individuals to sue states in federal court
-reinforces sovereignty of states by making it more difficult for federal courts to intervene in matters concerning state actions

Question 10

Amendment 14

Answer 10

–primarily focuses on ensuring equal protection and due process under the law
-Privileges and Immunities Clause

Question 11

Privileges or Immunities Clause

Answer 11

-has implications for federalism
-limits states powers by ensuring that no state can pass laws that infringe upon certain rights guaranteed under the constitution

Question 12

Where is the Supremacy Clause

Answer 12

Article 6, section 2

Question 13

The Supremacy Clause

Answer 13

-Establishes that Constitution is supreme law of the land
-requires judges in every state to follow federal law, even if state laws or state constitution contradicts it
-states can’t pass laws that conflict with the Constitution or federal statutes

Question 14

Organization of the Constitution

Answer 14

Preamble
Articles I-III (Branches of Gov)
Article IV (Relationship between Fed & State Gov)
Article V (How to change constitution)
Article VI (Federalism
Article VII (Ratification Process)
Amendments 1-27

Question 15

Article I

Answer 15

The Legislative Branch