1. US Constitution Jeopardy
Chapter 8

2. 100 200 300 400 500 The Articles The Principles The Bill of Rights
Other Amendments
Preamble Goals
100
200
300
400
500

3. What is the function of the Articles of the Constitution?
It established the framework for our government.

4. The Articles 200 What does Article I of the US Constitution establish
The Legislative Branch

5. The Articles 300
Which of the Articles creates a Supreme Court and a system of lower courts
Article III

6. The Articles 400
Which article of the US Constitution defines the relationships between the states & the states to the national government?
Article IV (Four)

7. The Articles 500
Also known as the Supremacy Clause, this article states that the laws of the national government supersede the laws of the states.
Article VI (Six)

8. The Principles 100
“We the People” demonstrates which of the six constitutional principles?
Popular Sovereignty

9. The Principles 200
This system ensures that no single branch can act without the influence of the other branches?
Checks & Balances

10. The Principles 300
This principle states that the government must obey the laws of the Constitution & that its power is limited by the constitution.
Limited Government

11. The Principles 400
According to this principle, power is divided equally between the state and national governments?
Federalism

12. The Principles 500
The personal freedoms and liberties of the people are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and cannot be taken away by the central government
Individual Rights

13. The Bill of Rights - 100
Guarantees that Congress shall make no law regarding the establishment or endorsement of a national religion.
Amendment 1

14. Protects against unlawful searches or seizures of person or property.
The Bill of Rights - 200
Protects against unlawful searches or seizures of person or property.
Amendment 4

15. The Bill of Rights - 300
States that you have the right to an attorney or other legal representation if charged for a serious crime.
Amendment 6

16. The Bill of Rights - 400
Protects the rights that are not listed in the Constitution but still need to be protected.
Amendment 9

17. What are the four criminal rights amendments in the Bill of Rights?

18. What part of the Constitution abolished slavery?
Other Amendments- 100
What part of the Constitution abolished slavery?
13th Amendment

19. Other Amendments- 200
Amendments 13,14, and 15 are collectively known as what?
The Civil War Amendments

20. Other Amendments- 300
Which is the only Amendment to be repealed by another Amendment? Identify both
18th Amendment banned the sale of alcohol and the 21st Amendment made alcohol legal again

21. What part of the Constitution provided for women’s suffrage?
Other Amendments- 400
What part of the Constitution provided for women’s suffrage?
19th Amendment

22. Which Amendment placed a two term limit on the office of president ?
Other Amendments- 500
Which Amendment placed a two term limit on the office of president ?
22nd Amendment

23. To form a more perfect Union
Preamble Goals - 100
When the Constitution was written, the states saw themselves almost as separate nations. The framers wanted to work together as a unified nation.
To form a more perfect Union

24. The well-being of all its citizens. To promote the General Welfare
Preamble Goals- 200
The well-being of all its citizens.
To promote the General Welfare

25. To insure domestic tranquility
Preamble Goals- 300
Keep peace and order at home
To insure domestic tranquility

26. Preamble Goals - 400
The American justice system requires that the law be applied fairly to every American, regardless of race, religion, gender, or country of origin.
Establish Justice

27. To Provide for a Common Defense
Preamble Goals - 500
Every country has a duty to protect its citizens against foreign attack. The framers of the Constitution gave the national government the power to raise armies and navies.
To Provide for a Common Defense