History Study Guide Quiz 1 Review PDF

History Study Guide Quiz #1 2/17/25 ​ “We the People” is the beginning of the U.S. Constitution ​ The U.S. constitution consists of the Preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. ​ Preamble has 6 Goals...

History Study Guide Quiz #1 2/17/25 ​ “We the People” is the beginning of the U.S. Constitution ​ The U.S. constitution consists of the Preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. ​ Preamble has 6 Goals ​ 7 Articles ​ 27 Amendments E.L.J.E.R P.R Lennington Eli Jr. Rambles About Prehistoric Rats ​ Article I. Legislative Branch. ​ Article II. Executive Branch. ​ Article III. Judicial Branch. ​ Article IV. Relationships Between the States. ​ Article V. Amending the Constitution. ​ Article VI. Prior Debts, National Supremacy Clause, and Oaths of Office. ​ Article VII. Ratification. Warrant Legal Doc issued by a judge Treason Crime of endangering the country Slander Act of telling some lies to damage someone's reputation Probable cause reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.). Indictment a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. Incriminate make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply  the guilt of (someone). Grand Jury a jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial. Eminent domain the power of the government to take private property and convert it into public use Double jeopardy When you get charged for a crime twice Ratify sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid Federalism the central government shares some power with smaller regional governments (like states). Popular sovereignty government based on consent of the people. Libel Libel is the act of publishing a statement about someone that is not true and that gives a bad impression about the person. Amendment a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.