Constitution Principles and Bill of Rights Review

Why did the Founders replace the Articles of Confederation?

• To accuse a government official of wrongdoing

• Shays' Rebellion

• Votes in the Senate if there is a tie

• It created a weak federal government that couldn't tax or enforce laws

What does "liberty" mean?

• Freedom to live and think how you choose

• Bicameral

• Votes in the Senate if there is a tie

• Fair steps the government must follow before taking rights away

What is a petition?

• Declaration of Independence

• A formal request to the government

• Bicameral

• Declares laws unconstitutional

What does “due process” mean?

• Popular vote

• Right to a jury

• steps the government must follow before taking rights away

• Liberty for all

What is the job of the Supreme Court?

• Veto laws

• Collect taxes

• Decide if laws follow the Constitution

• Create amendments

Which amendment gives freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What does "pleading the Fifth" mean?

• Asking for a lawyer

• Not being forced to testify against yourself

• Serving on a jury

• Voting in a trial

Which amendment protects against illegal searches?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee if someone can’t afford a lawyer?

• A. A new judge

• B. No jury

• C. The court must give them a lawyer

• D. A quick pardon

What does “establish justice” mean?

• Make military laws

• Create equal taxes

• Create fair laws and courts

• Remove the court system