Federal Government & Bill of Rights Lecture Review

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Federal Government and Bill of Rights lecture, including systems of power, amendment process, and individual amendments.

What is the primary characteristic of 'enumerated powers' in the federal government?

Limiting power

What is the system of powers primarily based on?

Separation of power

What was the Federalist view on the separation of powers?

Fusion of powers because they are not separated and are independent

According to the notes, when do branches become independent?

Once they are appointed

What level of government did Anti-Federalists focus on?

State level, delegates

How can amendments to the Constitution be proposed according to Article 5?

2/3 House (Congress) or 2/3 States petition for a national convention

How can amendments be ratified by states according to the notes?

3/5 State Legislative or 3/5 State Conventions

What is the Bill of Rights defined as?

A set of protections against the Federal Government

Who is the Bill of Rights intended to protect?

The state and individuals separately

What are the key freedoms protected by the First Amendment?

Religion (establishment and free exercise), Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

What does the Second Amendment mention regarding the state's protection?

Militia, regular people standing for the state, protecting from the government

What conditions does the Third Amendment set for quartering soldiers?

You can harbor a soldier in a private house with consent of the owner, directed to the Federal Army

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Unlawful search and seizures, requiring probable cause

What key protections are included in the Fifth Amendment?

Right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process, and eminent domain

What rights does the Sixth Amendment guarantee in criminal proceedings?

Speedy trial, public trial, impartial jury, and the right to lawyers

What protections does the Eighth Amendment offer regarding punishment?

Protection against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment

What is the purpose of the Ninth Amendment according to the notes?

To interpret other laws and refers to Article I Section 8 (enumerated powers)

What does the Tenth Amendment primarily deal with?

Federalism, reinforcing Article I Section 8 (enumerated powers) and mentioning Article I Section 10 (denied powers)