True or False
The Bill of Rights was created before the Constitution
What is False
The Declaration of Independence was created, then the Constitution, AND then the Bill of Rights
100
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson
100
How many amendments are in The Bill of Rights?
What is 10
100
What is The Bill of Rights "amending"
What is the Constitution
100
What is something of value to you within the classroom?
What is _________
200
What are the first 3 words of words of the Constitution?
What is "We the people"
200
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence
What is 56 people
(Answer must have been within 2)
200
List one of the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment
What is Religion, Speech, Press, Assemble, Or Petition
200
What is required by the Fourth Amendment for Police to have before they may search you property?
What is a Warrant
200
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants is the definition of what?
What is Freedom
300
Who was elected President of the convention and later became the first President of the United States?
Who is George Washington
300
What state chose not to vote on the Declaration of Independence?
What is New York
300
If a person is accused of a crime, what do they have the right to because of the Fifth Amendment?
HINT: Innocent until proven guilty
What is Due Process
300
True or False:
The government limit fines and punishments
What is True
300
What does it mean to be a Democracy?
What is "to rule by the people"
All people are equal.
400
What city did the framers of the Constitution meet in?
What is Philadelphia
400
What is the introduction of the Declaration of Independence called?
What is the Preamble
400
How many TOTAL amendments where presented by James Madison?
What is 12
400
True or False:
A person has more rights then those listed in the Constitution.
What is True
400
What word is defined as being the same in value?
What is Equality/Equal
500
What date was the Constitution voted on?
Bonus 100 points if you get the year correct as well.
What is September 17, 1776
500
What are the three ideas that all people are entitled to?
What is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
500
Are there other amendments that have been added since the Bill of Rights came to be?
Bonus 100 points if you answer correctly how many have been added.
What is yes
17 have been added since
500
What is the Amendment that allows a person to bear arms?
What is The Second Amendment
500
What is the definition of Justice?
What is:
the quality of being fair
OR
doing what is right