Summary of the U.S. Constitution

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from the U.S. Constitution.

What are the rights protected under the First Amendment?

Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

What does the Second Amendment protect?

The right to keep and bear arms.

What does the Third Amendment prohibit?

Quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime without consent.

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

Unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

What is the main body of the Constitution comprised of?

Seven articles that establish the branches of federal government.

What does Article 1 of the Constitution outline?

The legislative branch and lawmaking requirements for Congress.

What is discussed in Article 2 of the Constitution?

The duties and powers of the executive branch, including the president.

What powers does Article 3 describe?

Judicial powers, the Supreme Court, and the definition of treason.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution adopted in 1791.

What does Article 5 outline?

The process for amending the Constitution.

What is established by Article 6 of the Constitution?

The federal Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

What is the purpose of Article 7?

It explains how the Constitution was ratified.

What does the Tenth Amendment state?

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

What right is granted by the 14th Amendment?

All persons born or naturalized in the U.S. enjoy full rights.

What amendment established the popular election of U.S. senators?

The 17th Amendment.

What does the 19th Amendment address?

Women's suffrage, granting women the right to vote.

What does the 22nd Amendment limit?

The number of terms a person can be elected president to two.

What are reserved powers?

Powers not expressed in the Constitution that are granted to the states.

What is the elastic clause?

A clause allowing Congress to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its duties.

What does Article I, Section 9 restrict?

Powers that Congress does not have, such as suspending habeas corpus.