constitution

What does the word "ratify" mean?

• To formally and legally approve something

• To formally and legally reject something

• To neither approve or reject something

• To change a document

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned the counting of

• legislative bodies of government

• enslaved people to determine representation

• bills and amendments to become law

• taxes allowed under the new government

Match the following Constitutional Principles

• The 3 branches of government have the power to check on each other to prevent an abuse of power.

• Limited Government

• The government has restricted power and must also follow the law. 

• Separation of Powers

• Each branch has their own unique powers. Power is divided between the 3.

• Checks and Balances

Match the following Principles

• The power to govern is shared between the federal and state governments.

• Popular Sovereignty

• People have the power to vote and change the government. 

• Individual Rights

• People have privelages, liberties and rights.

• Federalism

• People vote for their representatives.

• Republicanism

The ​ ​ (a)   Amendment prevents soldiers from quartering in your home against your will.

• 3rd
• 1st
• 2nd
• 4th
• 5th

Match the following Bill of Rights Amendments

• Cops need a warrant or probable cause to search and sieze.

• 1st

• Due Process:

  stand trial, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination

  Eminent domain

• 2nd

• No quartering soldiers

• 4th

• Bear arms

• 5th

• Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Newspaper

• 3rd

Match the following Bill of Rights Amendments

• Federalism: The federal and state government have separate and shared powers.

• 10th

• In civil cases, people have the right to a trial.

• 9th

• People have more rights than what is listed here.

• 7th

• Criminals have the right to a speedy trial.

• 8th

• No cruel or unusual punishment.

• 6th

The Constitution replaced the ​ (a)  

• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Trea
• Treaty of Paris

Which branch makes the laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Appellate
• Legislative