Amendments
Where does it state that US citizens have the right to bare arms?
Amendment 2
The Bill of rights is included in which document?
U.S Constitution
A person chosen by the people to represent them is?
A delegate
The states
Wanted a strong national Government were called?
Federalists
What amendment is "people have the right to a fair trial"?
Amendment 5
How many amendments did the original Bill of Rights have?
10 amendments
What was the state to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
The Articles of Confederation served as America's first.....?
Constitution
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial branch
What Amendment is freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and protest?
Amendment 1
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
Wanted to make sure people's rights were protected against the government
Additions to the Constitution are called?
Amendments
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S Constitution
Feared that the national government would have too much power were called?
Anti-Federalist
What amendment states that any powers not stated in the Constitution belong to state?
Amendment 10
What amendment is "can not sure a persons property without a warrant"?
Amendment 4
The delegates from each state that voted for he Constitution were?
Ratifying
What was the main purpose of this document?
To win the war of independence against Great Britain.
Who is considered the "father" of the constitution?
James Madison
What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trail if they pay bail?
Amendment 8
What amendment forbids you from testifying against yourself?
5th Amendment
How many states have had to ratify the Constitution before it became law?
9
What group wrote the Articles of Confederation?
The continental congress
What is the separation of powers?
What is checks and balances?