James Madison
James Madison became President of the United States. What number President was he?
4th
Right to keep and bear arms
2nd
Drivers generally cannot text while driving.
State Law
What was the first constitution of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation.
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the People
Madison believed the government should have three branches. What are those 3 branches?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Five freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
1st
Minimum Drinking Age
Federal
There was only one branch of government in the original Articles of Confederation. Which branch?
Legislative
What does " Union" mean in the Preamble?
To bring the states together and create a stronger nation.
In what Southern state was James Madison born?
Virginia
Protection from unreasonable searches
4th
Motorcycle riders must wear helmets
State
Because the Founders were did not want another king, who had most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
The individual states
One word that comes to mind when you hear " domestic Tranquility".
Peace
Madison believed the United States needed a stronger ____________ government.
National or Federal
Fair and speedy criminal trial; Right to have a lawyer
6th
Drivers cannot pump their own gas at ordinary retail gas stations.
State
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The United States Constitution
The Preamble is the ________________ to the Constitution.
introduction
James Madison's nickname was the _________ of the Constitution because he played such a major role in creating it.
Father
No cruel punishment or excessive bail/fines
8th
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Federal
In order to pass any important laws, __________ states had to agree.
9
How many words make up the preamble to the constituion (the closest number gets the points).
52