Bill of Rights
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms by citizens?
2nd
Define Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence: A document written by American colonists explaining why the American colonies should no longer be ruled by Great Britain
The Constitution was made in the year ______
The Constitution was made in 1787
The Declaration of Independence is a document written in the year ____.
1776
The Legislative branches’ job is to write ____.
laws
Which amendment gives freedom of religion and freedom of speech?
1st
Define Constitution
Constitution: A plan of government
Who helped write the constitution?
James Madison helped write the Constitution.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
In 1776 many American colonists were unhappy with British rule.
Congress is part of what branch of government?
Legislative
Which amendment guarantees the freedom from searches that do not make sense. Government agencies have to obtain a warrant, a document provided by a judge permitting search of property, to search a person’s possessions.
4th
Define Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights: The first 10 amendments to the American Constitution
Who led the meetings when the constitution was being written?
George Washington led the meetings.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jeferson
Congress is divided into 2 houses. What are they?
the house of representatives and the senate.
Which amendment guarantees that someone will not get cruel and unusual punishment if they are convicted, or proven guilty, of a crime.
8th
Define Legislature
Legislature: a lawmaking branch of government
How many signatures are on the constitution?
Thirty-nine leaders signed it
The Declaration of Independence says that all people have certain ______.
Rights
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The vice president of the United States
Who has the protection of these rights?
Every person living in the United States
Define Congress
Congress: The lawmaking branch of the American government
What was added to the Constitution in 1791?
In 1791 the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.
Today the Declaration of Independence is held at the __________ __________.
National Archives.
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
The leader is called the Speaker of the House.