history bill of rights Flashcards
1
Q
Popular sovereignty
A
The people get to vote
2
Q
Separation of powers
A
The government that is divided into 3 branches
3
Q
Individual rights
A
Guaranteed by bill of rights
4
Q
Judicial
A
1)Interprets the law
2)People who serve for life
5
Q
1st Amendment
A
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
6
Q
2nd Amendment
A
bear arms
7
Q
4th Amendment
A
illegal search
8
Q
5th amendment
A
Prohibits
“self-incrimination”
9
Q
8th amendment
A
No cruel punishment
10
Q
10th amendment
A
all right not given to the national government are reserved.
11
Q
Republicanism
A
Elect representatives to vote “for us”
12
Q
Checks and balances
A
Each branch has power over the other 2
13
Q
Legislative branch
A
1)makes laws
2) 353 members
14
Q
The introduction of the Constitution
A
preamble
15
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Federalism
A
Power is shared between the nation
