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Unit 3 Lesson 2: Ratification & Bill of Rights Flashcards

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Changes to the Constitution can be accomplished through

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the amending process (Article 5)

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The Bill of Rights

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The first 10 Amendments

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27 Amendments

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1787

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Bill of Rights (1-10) Ratified in what year

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1791

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17 other Amendments in

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230 Plus years

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The Bill of Rights (1-10) does what?

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Place strict limitations on how national government can use its power

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Four Methods to Getting an Amendment Passed

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1) Formal amendments may be proposed by a 2/3 vote of each house of Congress and be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures,

2) proposed by Congress and then ratified by conventions, called for that purpose, in 3/4 of the states,

3) proposed by a national conventions called by Congress at the request for 2/3 of the state legislatures and be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures, and

4) may be proposed by a national convention and ratified by Conventions in 3/4 of the states.

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Bill of Rights: First Amendment COVERS FIVE THINGS

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Religion
Assembly
Petition
Press
Speech

(the ability ti express key ideas which is the key to democracy)

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What are the limits to the First Amendment?

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a. Does not allow Americans to do whatever they want
b. People must take into account the rights of the community

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True or False
Congress can establish an official religion?

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False

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True or False
Separation of Church and State keeps religion out of politics

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True

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The First Amendment of Freedom of Religion has two important clauses

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Establishment Clause
Free Exercise Clause

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Establishment Clause:
True or False
Government cannot promote Religion

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True

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Establishment Clause
True or False
Government cannot teach about religions In school?

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False

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Establishment Clause
True or False
Government Allows for voluntary prayer

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True

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Establishment Clause:
True or False
Government can transport students to Religious Schools?

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True

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Establishment Clause
True or False
Government can read the Bible for Culture or literacy content?

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True

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Establishment Clause
True or False
The Government can set a state religion

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False

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Establishment Clause
True or False
The Government cannot order prayer

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True

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Establishment Clause
True or False
The Government can teach religious doctrine in school?

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False

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Establishment Clause
True or False
The Government can pay seminary teachers

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False

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Establishment Clause
True or False
The Government can teach creationism?

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False

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What is a quick answer to describe the Establishment Clause

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The government cannot promote religion

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What is a quick answer to describe the Free Exercise Clause?

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The people have rights to religion

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Free Exercise Clause True or False A person can choose whatever religion they want?
True
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Free Exercise Clause True or False A person cannot lead a prayer
False
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Free Exercise Clause True or False A person cannot ask questions about religion?
False
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Free Exercise Clause True or False A person can worship who ever they want?
True
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Free Exercise Clause True or False A person can break a law and claim it is a religious belief?
False
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Free Exercise Clause True or False A person can raise a child without education?
False
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Free Exercise Clause True or False A person cannot deprive a child of their basic needs because of religion?
True
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Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments
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How many amendments have the made it to the Constitution?
Only 27
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When was the Bill of Rights made?
1791
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What are the 5 freedoms given to people in Article 1
Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Petition
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What do the first three amendments guarantee?
Individual freedoms
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Amendment 2
Gives people the right to bear arms. Arms are weapons or guns.
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Amendment 3
It outlaws quartering, or housing, of soldiers in private houses. Hint: 3 is a crowd
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First Amendment Freedom of Speech True of False People are free to say what they want with exceptions
True
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First Amendment Freedom of Speech: What is lying about a person called?
Slander
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What is treason?
Giving military secrets to other countries
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True or False Freedom of speech has evolved into freedom of expression?
True
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True or False A person can use their freedom of speech to threaten to blow up airplanes or shoot the president?
False
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True or False A person can use their freedom of speech to sexual harass someone
False
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True or False A person can use their freedom of speech to create chaos
False
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True or False A person can use extremely rude and foul language in public because of heir freedom of speech
False
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True or False A person cannot commit a hate crime and claim freedom of speech
True
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True or False A person use their freedom of speech to say anything politcal
True
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True or False A person use their freedom of speech to protest and cause damage to property and others
False (You Can protest without getting out of control)
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True or False A person use their freedom of speech is not allowed to burn the American Flag
False
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What is one hard thing about how a person can use their freedom of speech
They can say seomthing that you do not believe or disagree with
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What does libel mean?
Printing lies about a person
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of the Press Has the freedom to communicate ideas
True
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The press can print any political information?
True
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First Amendment: Freedom of the Press True or False The government can ban information?
False
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First Amendment: Freedom of the Press True or False The press cannot intentionally expose wrongs by the government
False
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of the Press can write an article sharing defense military secrets that they discovered
False
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of the Press cannot detail how to make a weapon
True
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly Congress can stop people from peaceably assembling?
False
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly permits peaceful gatherings/assemblies
True
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly Gang members can gather in public
True
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly A person can walk in a parade chanting hate slogans?
True
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly I can protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows causing destruction
False
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly I can be on a persons private property against te owners wished
False
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly As a teenager I can be at a protest breaking the teenage curfew
False
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True or False First Amendment: Petition Government Allows me the right to express my ideas publicly about the government
True
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True or False First Amendment: Freedom of Assembly Representatives are required to act on a petition.
False They are not required to act on a petition, but if there is enough support they will express the people's ideas
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In regards to the Second Amendment what is the gun debate? Give me both sides
1. Thousands of people die every year because of guns 2. Thousands of crimes are prevented because of Guns
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Preamble
Sets the stage for the constituion
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Article 1
Congress is divided into two parts. Smaller states wanted equal representation
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Article 2
Sets the rules and guidelines for a potential presidential candidate
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Article 3
States that the Judicial Branch with the Supreme Court are the highest court systems.
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What are the highest court systems
Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
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What is the 1789 Judiciary Act
Makes the Judicial Branch and Supreme Court the highest court
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Article 4
States have the authority to create and enforce their own laws but must respect and help enforce the laws of other states. Congress may pass Federal laws regarding how states honor other states' laws and records.
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Article 5
The Constitution can be changed. New amendments can be added to the US Constitution with the approval by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress (67, 281) and three-fourth vote by the states
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Article 6
determines that the U.S. Constitution, and all laws made from it, are the "supreme Law of the Land," and all officials, whether members of the state legislatures, Congress, judiciary, or the executive branch, have to swear an oath to the Constitution.
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Article 1: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The principal mission of the legislative branch is to make laws. It is split into two different chambers – the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress is a legislative body that holds the power to draft and pass legislation, borrow money for the nation, declare war, and raise a military. It also has the power to check and balance the other two federal branches.
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Article II – The Executive Branch
The Executive Branch. This branch of the government manages the day-to-day operations of government through various federal departments and agencies, such as the Department of Treasury. At the head of this branch is the nationally elected president of the United States. The president swears an oath to "faithfully execute" the responsibilities as president and to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." The executive branch powers include making treaties with other nations, appointing federal judges, department heads, and ambassadors, and determining how to best run the country and military operations.
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Article III – The Judicial Branch.
Outlines the powers of the federal court system. The article states that the court of last resort is the U.S. Supreme Court and that the U.S. Congress has the power to determine the size and scope of those courts below it. All judges are appointed for life unless they resign or are charged with bad behavior. Those facing charges are to be tried and judged by a jury of their peers.
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Article IV – The States
This article defines the relationship between the states and the federal government. The federal government guarantees a republican form of government in each state, protects the nation and the people from foreign or domestic violence, and determines how new states can join the Union. It also suggests that all the states are equal to each other and should respect each other’s laws and the judicial decisions made by other state court systems.
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Article V – Amendment
Future generations can amend the Constitution if the society so requires it. Both the states and Congress have the power to initiate the amendment process.
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Article VII – Ratification
This article details all those people who signed the Constitution, representing the original 13 states.
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First Amendment (One Sentence)
Freedom of Speech
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Second Amendment (One Sentence)
Right to Bear Arms
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Third Amendment (One Sentence)
Quartering of troops not permitted during times of peace
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Fourth Amendment (One Sentence)
Searches and seizures Invading of privacy is forbidden
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Fifth Amendment (One Sentence)
Life, liberty, and Property Everyone is guaranteed certain rights when on trial “Right to remain silent”
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Sixth Amendment (One Sentence)
Protection in criminal trials “Fair and speedy trial”
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Seventh Amendment (One Sentence)
Suits at common law Common law is recognized

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