Unit 1 Quiz Flashcards
Recite the Preamble
We the People of the US, in Order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
Which Article outlines rules and procedures for the Judicial Branch?
III
Which Article outlines rules and procedures for the Executive Branch?
II
Which Article includes the Supremacy Clause?
VI
Which Article describes the requirements to ratify the US Constitution?
VII
Which Article outline rules and procedures for the Legislative Branch?
I
Which Article describes the relationship between states?
IV
Which Article outlines the formal process to amend the Constitution?
V
Clause states the Constitution and federal laws are supreme law of the land
Supremacy Clause
Government can’t take away life, liberty or property without formal, fair proceedings
Due Process
Government cannot prohibit people from practicing their religion
Free Exercise
States must recognize the validity of other states’ public acts, records, and court decisions
Full Faith and Credit
Clause government officials can’t receive gifts from foreign states without Congress approval
Emoluments
Clause government cannot endorse or sponsor religion
Establishment
Cause needs to be shown as to why a prisoner should not be released
Habeus Corpus
“Show me the body”
Clause Congress can regulate trade with foreign nations, among states, and with Indian tribes
Commerce Clause
Clause Congress can exercise “necessary and proper” powers to carry out its expressed powers
Elastic Clause
Clause that says states cannot abridge the civil rights of/ discriminate against citizens
Privileges and Immunities Clause
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
No unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
Free speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
1st Amendment
Jury trial for civil cases if at least $200 (now $2000)
7th Amendment
No quartering troops
3rd Amendment
No self-incrimination, no double jeopardy, due process, eminent domain
5th Amendment
Speedy, public trial with impartial jury and the right to an attorney
6th Amendment
People have more rights than are enumerated in the Constitution
9th Amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
No excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishment
8th Amendment
Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states
10th Amendment
Government can confiscate property but must pay you its value
Eminent Domain
