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U.S. Constitution
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tells why the constitution was written | preamble |
| created the legislative branch | article 1 |
| created the executive branch | article 2 |
| created the judicial branch | article 3 |
| states will respect and honor each other's laws | article 4 |
| explains how to add an amendment to the Constitution | article 5 |
| states that the Constitution is the highest law in the land | article 6 |
| explains how the Constitution is ratified and established | article 7 |
| freedom of religion, speech, assembly, the press, and right to petition the government | amendment 1 |
| right to keep and bear arms | amendment 2 |
| prohibits stationing of troops in a home without consent of the owner | amendment 3 |
| protection against unreasonable search and seizure, probable cause required for warrants | amendment 4 |
| protection from self imcrimination (you can't be forced to testify against yourself in court) | amendment 5 |
| right to a fair and speedy trial | amendment 6 |
| right to a jury trial in civil cases where the dispute is more than $20 | amendment 7 |
| protection against excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishments | amendment 8 |
| can't deny people rights just because it's not mentioned in the Constitution | amendment 9 |
| any power not given to the national government is reserved to the states or the people | amendment 10 |
| slavery is abolished | amendment 13 |
| voting cannot be denied due to race, color, or previously being a slave | amendment 15 |
| established a federal income tax | amendment 16 |
| all alcohol banned | amendment 18 |
| women are allowed to vote | amendment 19 |
| alcohol ban repealed | amendment 21 |
| president limited to two terms | amendment 22 |
| all citizens 18 and older can vote | amendment 26 |