Preamble Powerhouses
According to the Preamble, what are the six goals of the government?
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Which article establishes the legislative branch of the federal government?
What is Article I?
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government?
What is the 1st Amendment
In this landmark 1803 case, the Supreme Court established the power of judicial review, allowing the court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. What is the name of this case?
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Who is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution" due to his influential role in drafting the United States Constitution?
Who is James Madison
What does "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" mean in the Preamble?
What is ensuring that present and future generations enjoy the benefits of freedom and rights
Which article establishes the judicial branch of the federal government?
What is Article 3
Which amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and guarantees due process rights, including the right to a grand jury, and prohibits double jeopardy
What is the 5th Amendment
In this landmark 1954 case, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. What is the name of this case?
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, known for his eloquent writing and advocacy for independence from Great Britain?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Which phrase in the Preamble of the Constitution emphasizes the principle of self-government and the source of governmental authority?
What is 'We the People'
Which article outlines the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch of the federal government?
What is Article 2
Which amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude?
What is the Thirteenth Amendment
In this landmark 1973 case, the Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional right to privacy extends to a woman's decision to have an abortion. What is the name of this case?
What is Roe v. Wade?
Which Founding Father is known for his role as the first President of the United States and his leadership during the American Revolutionary War?
Who is George Washington?
Which phrase in the Preamble of the United States Constitution expresses the desire to establish a fair and impartial legal system?
What is 'to establish justice'?
Which article outlines the process for the ratification of the Constitution by the states?"
Which amendment grants the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
What is the Fifteenth Amendment?
In this landmark 1966 case, the Supreme Court held that individuals have the right to remain silent and that any statements made by a person in police custody must be preceded by informing them of their rights. What is the name of this case?
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
Who are the people who start or help start a movement or institution?
Who are the founding fathers?
What does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer to?
What is ensuring the protection and security of the nation against external threats?
Which article outlines the relationship between the states and the federal government, including the concept of federalism?
What is article 4
Which amendment repealed the prohibition of alcohol?
What is the Twenty-First Amendment?
In this landmark 1857 case, the Supreme Court ruled that enslaved individuals were not considered citizens and therefore could not bring lawsuits, effectively denying them the rights and protections of citizenship. What is the name of this case?
What is Dred Scott v. Sandford?
Which Founding Father authored the influential pamphlet "Common Sense," which advocated for American independence from Great Britain and significantly inspired the American Revolution?
Who is Thomas Paine?