The Basics
What is the highest law in the United States?
The Constitution
What is the iconic phrase that starts the Constitution?
We the people
What are the names of the 3 Branches of Government in the United States?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch
Which amendment gives people the right to bear arms?
The 2nd
Which amendment abolishes slavery in the United States?
The 13th
What is the process called that allows for the Constitution to be changed?
The Amendment Process
When was the Constitution signed?
September 17th, 1787
Congress is divided into two parts. What are they?
Which amendment forbids illegal searches and seizures?
Which amendment gives women the right to vote in the United States?
The 19th
Where was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia
What does Common Defense mean in the Preamble?
Defense against outside countries or groups who would want to harm the country.
Who's job is it to interpret the Constitution?
Judicial Branch or Supreme Court
Which amendment does not allow for double jeopardy?
Which amendment states that the voting age is 18 in the United States?
The 26th
List 4 of the Framers who helped write the Constitution.
George Washington, John Jay, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson.
What does Domestic Tranquility mean from the Preamble?
Peace at home
Where does the Legislative Branch work?
Which amendment allows for a person to have a jury in a Civil Court case?
Which amendment sets a limit on how many times someone can be President?
The 22nd
What was the name of the original document that was used to govern the U.S. before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
When was the Constitution ratified? What does that mean?
June 21st, 1788 and it means to be made official.
Which branch of government can declare war?
Legislative Branch
What does the 9th amendment do?
States that there are other rights given besides the rights listed in the first 10 amendments.
When was the 27th amendment passed?
In 1992