Constitution Questions and Answers Flashcards
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How many articles are in the original U.S. Constitution (not including amendments)?
Answer: 7
The original U.S. Constitution consists of seven articles establishing the framework of the federal government, including the three branches, state relations, and the ratification process.
What does the 4th Amendment protect citizens against?
Answer: Unreasonable searches and seizures
The 4th Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government and requires warrants to be issued only upon probable cause.
What is the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?
Answer: A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of states
Article V requires amendments to be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratified by three-fourths (38) of the states.
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?
Answer: 6th Amendment
The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, the right to be informed of charges, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to an attorney.
What does the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment prohibit?
Answer: The government from establishing an official state religion
The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from establishing an official state religion or favoring one religion over another, ensuring the separation of church and state.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Answer: To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people
The 10th Amendment reserves all powers not specifically granted to the federal government to the states or to the people, reinforcing the principle of federalism.