Question | Answer |
Which amendment guarantees Americans the right to bear arms? | The 2nd amendment |
Which amendment guarantees Americans protection against search of a person's house, papers or effects unless police have a warrant? | The 4th amendment |
What was the name given to the first 10 amendments of the Constitution that were added in 1791? | The Bill of Rights |
What are the 3 branches of the Federal Government? | Legislative, Executive and Judicial |
Which amendment protects individuals against double jeopardy? | The 5th amendment |
Which article gives the federal government the right to maintain a military? | Article IV (4) |
Which amendment protects people against cruel and unusual punishment? | The 8th Amendment |
Why did President Washington warn against political parties? | He thought that they would divide the nation |
Which amendment guarantees a jury trial in most civil cases? | The 7th amendment |
President Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton to which cabinet position? | The Secretary of the Treasury |
Which political party wanted a strong national government? | The Federalist Party |
Which political party wanted strong state governments? | The Democratic-Republicans |
Which amendment changed the process of electing the president and the vice-president? | The 12th amendment |
Which early government document was too weak to run the government and was replaced by the Constitution? | The Articles of Confederation |
What is the system called where one branch of the government can make sure that no other branch of the government becomes too powerful? | Checks and balances |