Constitution Test Flashcards
Why does the U.S. Constitution start with “ We the people..” ( 2 reasons)
They declare that the Constitution derives its power not from a king or a Congress, but from the people themselves. This sets the tone for the entire document, and in turn, the laws of the United States.
What Enlightenment Thinker is famous for writing about the social contract?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
What is a “ social contract”
it’s when a group of people agree to give up certain rights and accept a central authority in order to protect their other rights.
What Enlightenment Thinker is famous for writing about Separation of Powers?
Baron de Montesquieu
why did the founders want “ to form a more perfect union”?
The Founding Fathers sought to “form a more perfect Union” because they wanted to demonstrate the benefits of self-government to the world.
What are the six purposes for establishing the U.S Constitution
what is meant by “ establishing justice”
This phrase signifies the Framers’ intent to create a system of governance that promotes fair treatment and equality under the law, a cornerstone of justice.
Why did the founders want to “establishing justice” ?
First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; abridging the freedom of speech,or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,shall not be infringed.
Third Amendment
No Solider shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Fourth Amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Fifth Amendment
nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb
due process of law;
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
sixth amendment
to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
