midterm Flashcards
1
Q
basis of all laws
A
constitution
2
Q
three branches of government
A
executive, legislative, judicial
3
Q
first 10 amendments are called
A
bill of rights
4
Q
the system of what within the government keeps each branch from becoming too powerful
A
checks and balances
5
Q
the “right of the people to bear arms”
A
2nd amendment
6
Q
The “right against self incrimination “
A
5th amendment
7
Q
“freedom of speech “ is found in what amendment
A
1st amendment
8
Q
The “right against unreasonable searches and Seizures “ is found in what amendment
A
4th amendment
9
Q
The “right to be confronted with the witness against him” is found in what amendment
A
6th amendment
10
Q
The “right protecting us against cruel and unusual punishment” is found in what amendment
A
8th amendment
