United States Constitution Test

Popular Sovereignty

People have the authority, and elect their leaders.

LImited Government

It balances out the power between the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch. They each perform a series of checks and balances on one another

1 amendment

Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

2 amendment

The right to bear arms

3 amendment

Against the Quartering Act

4 amendment

1. Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures

5 amendment

1. Anyone accused of a crime will not be denied life, liberty, or due property

6 amendment

1. The right to an atourney, fair, and speedy trial

7 amendment

1. Trial by jury is for damages over $20

8 amendment

1. Against excessive punishment

9 amendment

1. People have rights beyond the Constitution

10 amendment

1. Powers not given to the federal government belong to the people.

legislative checks on the executive branch by…

Override a presidents veto if 2/3 of the house agree, and they can impeach the president.

Legislative checks on the judicial branch by…

being able to remove judges, aprove the appointed judges.

executive checks on the legislative branch by…

being able to veto bills

executive checks on judicial by…

being able to appoint the judges.

Judicial checks on the executive branch by…

beign able to declare a presidents acts unconstitutional.