Constitution at Work

Question 1

Justice

Answer 1

establishing what is right and what is wrong

Question 2

Liberty

Answer 2

freedoms (that were given by God)

Question 3

more Perfect Union

Answer 3

the belief that a united country is more powerful than a collection of states

Question 4

Tranquility:

Answer 4

peace (at home)

Question 5

Welfare

Answer 5

the well-being of the people

Question 6

Posterity

Answer 6

for the future generations of American citizens

Question 7

T.L.O. vs. New Jersey

Answer 7

4th Amendment
Supreme Court stated that the search was reasonable and constitutional under the 4th Amendment

Question 8

Tinker vs. Des Moines

Answer 8

1st Amendment: Freedom of Expression
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the students. The armbands could stay on the students

Question 9

Engel vs. Vitale

Answer 9

1st Amendment: Freedom of Religion
School sponsored prayer violates the First Amendment

Question 10

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

Answer 10

1st Amendment: Freedom of Speech
School newspapers do not have to publish everything that a student writes. Schools have the right to censor the speech of its students under some circumstances

Question 11

What are the 10 amendments and their freedoms?

Answer 11

1. Freedoms to: Religion, Assemble, Petition, Press, and Speech
2. Right to bear arms
3. Soldiers cannot be houses in private homes; removed British Quartering Act
4. Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures
5. Prohibits self-incrimination; mandates due-process
6. Guarantees right to a speedy and public trial; right to a lawyer, impartial jury,
   knowledge of your accusers, and charges made against you
7. Guarantees right to a trial by jury
8. No cruel and unusual punishment
9. All humans have unenumerated rights (rights that are not written, but still exist)
10. Guarantees that any powers that have not been specifically delegated (given) to the
    federal government, are reserved to the states, or to the people

Question 12

What is the Elastic Clause?

Answer 12

The power of Congress to bend and stretch its powers so that the government can change over time. Congress has the power to “make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for the execution of all powers vested in the United States government.” Also known as the “Necessary and Proper Clause”

Question 13

The Preamble

Answer 13

The first sentence of the Constitution; tells the 6 goals of the government

Question 14

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 14

The idea that the source of the government’s power comes from the people

Question 15

Limited Government

Answer 15

Government that is limited in its power

Question 16

Bill of Rights

Answer 16

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

Question 17

Mirandized

Answer 17

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law…”

Question 18

Federalism

Answer 18

The division of power between the central government and state governments

Question 19

Checks and Balances

Answer 19

A system by which each branch of government can check each other, so that no one branch has too much power

Question 20

Separation of Powers

Answer 20

Dividing the delegated powers into 3 branches

Question 21

Amendment

Answer 21

A change to the Constitution

Question 22

Due Process

Answer 22

The right to a fair hearing/trial

Question 23

Electoral College

Answer 23

Group of people that decide upon the next President and Vice President