Outline of US Constitution

The goal of the Preamble is to form a more perfect __________.

Union

Article I outlines the responsibilities of the __________ Branch.

Legislative

Congress can control trade internationally, between states, and with __________ tribes.

Native American

Section 8 Clause 18 allows Congress to pass any law needed to carry out other __________.

powers

According to Section 9, Congress does not have the power to suspend __________.

writ of habeas corpus

States do not have the power to make __________ without congressional permission according to Section 10.

treaties

Article II covers the qualifications and responsibilities of the __________ Branch.

Executive

Impeachment is a process detailed in Article __________.

II

Article III establishes a Supreme Court and its __________.

jurisdiction

Section 1 of Article IV requires states to honor public records from other __________.

states

According to Section 2 of Article IV, states must return __________ criminals.

escaped

The Amendment Process in Article V requires a __________ vote in both Houses to propose amendments.

⅔

To ratify an amendment, a __________ vote from state legislatures is needed.

¾

Article VI states that the Constitution is the supreme Law of the __________.

Land

There is no __________ test to qualify for office according to Article VI.

religious

The Constitution takes effect if ratified by __________ states according to Article VII.

nine

The 1st Amendment protects the freedom of __________, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

religion

The 2nd Amendment grants individuals the right to bear __________.

arms

The 3rd Amendment prohibits quartering without __________ in peacetime.

consent

The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable __________ and seizure.

search

According to the 5th Amendment, no trial can occur without a Grand Jury for __________ felonies.

federal

The 6th Amendment ensures the right to a fair and __________ trial.

speedy

The 7th Amendment guarantees a trial by __________.

jury

The 8th Amendment prohibits excessive bail and __________ punishment.

cruel

The 9th Amendment states that listing rights in the Constitution does not deny __________ rights.

unlisted

The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government for the __________ or the people.

states

The 12th Amendment establishes the procedure for electors to vote for a President and __________.

Vice President

The 14th Amendment establishes birthright __________.

citizenship

According to the 14th Amendment, past rebellion can disqualify individuals from holding __________.

public office

The 17th Amendment states that Senators are elected by popular __________ in their state.

election