Constitution Basics

4. Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
7. _________ is the division of power between the state and federal governments
8. The 6th amendment gives you the right to a fair, _____ and public trial.
10. The _______ government has the power to coin money, maintain the military and establish post offices
12. The constitution states that both the state and federal governments can _____________(2 words)
15. Number of branches of government
16. Popular sovereignty is a government in which the ________ rule.
18. Right to trial by jury for civil cases
19. 8th amendment states that excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and ___ inflicted.
21. Who is ahead of the Executive branch?
22. The 10th amendment states that Congress has lots of powers but those not listed in the constitution belong to the ____.
23. The ____ branch has the power to review laws and decide if they are fair or not.
24. The _________ was added to the constitution to protect the individual rights of American citizens.(hint: first 10 amendments)

1. The third amendment protects against forced ______ of troops
2. Protection of all rights not listed in the constitution.
3. The idea that all Americans (citizens and political leaders) must obey the same laws.
5. The legislative branch is headed by the ______ which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate
6. How many freedoms are listed in the first amendment?
9. The ______ can veto bills and select Supreme Court justices, but he or she cannot declare war
11. To avoid self-incrimination you would say "____"
13. Has power to make laws
14. Head of the Judicial Branch(2 words)
17. ________ is based on this belief: The people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives
20. The first amendment protects the freedom of assembly, religion, __________,the press, speech, & petition.