L6 American Constitution Flashcards
Preamble
We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union established justice ensure domestic tranquility provide for the common defense promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
Article 1
Legislative branch the house the Senate bills powers of Congress
Article 2
Executive branch
president
Article 3
Judicial branch separation of power checks and balances
Bill of rights
First 10 amendments
Amendment one
Freedom of speech religion press assembly
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment three
Quartering soldiers and houses without owners consent
Amendment for
Search and seizure
Amendment five
Trial and punishment compensation for taking
Amendment six
Right to a speedy trial
Amendment seven
Trial by jury in civil case
Amendment eight
The right to not receive excessive payment or unusual punishment
Amendment nine
Protection of rights not specifically enumerated to the Bill of Rights
Amendment 10
Power delegated by states