the part of government that carries out, the laws

the lawmaking part of government

the part of government that interprets the laws

federalism

judicial review

a basic principle of democracy that says the greater number should exercise greater power

the idea that the government’s authority comes from the people

a key constitutional principle that divides the functions of government among three branches

trade and other business dealings between two or more states

an organization that actively promotes the view of some part of the public on specific issues in order to influence government policy

elastic clause

the order in which one person after another succeeds to an office

amendment

concurrent

Introductory part of a statute or deed stating its aims

What is the Bill of Rights?

Which amendment gives us the Right to Bear Arms?

We are allowed to speak our opinion about the government without getting in trouble because of the...

Which TWO freedoms were NOT guaranteed by the bill of rights?

If you are caught littering and your bail is $100,000 dollars this is a violation of the

Which amendment tells you that you do not have to house, or quarter, soldiers without your consent?

Which amendment protects you from having police officers come in to search your home without a warrant?

Which amendment allows you to choose how you want to worship?

Which amendment allows you to see a judge in a short amount of time?

Which amendment makes sure you cannot be tortured by a police officer while you are in jail?

Which amendment allows you to write an article criticizing the government without getting in trouble for it?

Amendment that gives us freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition.

Amendment that gives individual states the right to have a militia and citizens to bear arms?

Amendment that prevents the government from making you house soldiers in your home, unless it is a time of war

Amendment that prevents unreasonable search and seizures; government must have search warrant or probable cause.

Amendment that gives citizens freedom from self-incrimination, gives them a grand jury, explains eminent domain and prevents double jeopardy.

Amendment that gives you the right to a public trial, speedy trial, right to a lawyer, right to see your accusers, right to witnesses and the right to an unbiased jury.

Amendment that prevents excessive fines, bail or cruel and unusual punishment.

Amendment that clarifies citizens have more rights than what are listed in the Constitution.

Which right means you can peacefully gather?

Amendment that says all rights not guaranteed by the Constitution are up to the people in the states to decide.

Which right means you can ask the government to change and protest what they are doing/ not doing?

Which right means you can publish information about the government even if it isn't flattering to the government; we can have media that has any opinion it chooses.

Which right allows a person to voice their opinion against the government?

The Constitution says the President of the United States cannot be held subject to a religious test.This is because every person has freedom to choose their.....

If a newspaper knowingly publishes false information that hurts the reputation of a person, this is called:

If a person knowingly says false information that hurts someone's reputation, this is called:

This prevents the government from putting citizens on trial for the same crime more than once; they can't keep retrying you until they reach the verdict they want.

You have the right to remain silent. You also do not have to speak at your trial. This is to avoid:

A main reason defendants appeal court cases is because there was a legal error denying them_____________________

For serious crimes, like felonies, this is needed to prove there is enough evidence to bring you to trial.

The power of the President to veto acts of Congress is an example of _________________________.

The Bill of Rights protects American citizens _______________________________.

Which principle is the idea that power flows from the people?

The national government has the ability to declare war, but individual states do not have that power. This is an example of _________________________.

What best describes the Constitutional principle of checks and balances?

When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which of the following principles?  

The U.S. Constitution established the division of governmental powers between the national and state governments.  By doing so, what basic governmental principle was established?