history Flashcards
1
Q
Popular sovereignty
A
The people get to vote
2
Q
Separation of powers
A
The government that is divided into 3 parts
3
Q
Individual rights
A
Guaranteed by bill of rights
4
Q
Judicial (1)
A
Interprets the law
5
Q
Judicial (2)
A
People who serve for life
6
Q
1st Amendment
A
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
7
Q
5th Amendment
A
Prohibits
self-incrimination
8
Q
Republicanism
A
Elect representatives to vote “for us”
9
Q
Checks and balances
A
Each branch has power over the other 2
10
Q
Legislative
A
Makes laws
11
Q
Legislative (2)
A
535 members
12
Q
Preamble
A
The introduction of the Constitution
13
Q
2nd Amenment
A
Bear arms
14
Q
8th Amendment
A
No cruel punishment
15
Q
Federalism
A
Power is shared between the nation
