Amending
How many amendments are in the US Constitution?
27
This document is the Law of the Land for the US today
US Constitution
True or False: The United States is a Democracy.
True
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which Harry Potter Movie is the the undeniable best of the entire series.
The Sorcerers Stone
What is the name for the first 10 amendments in the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What is the definition of ratify?
To approve
the people (the governed)
Who wrote the Charters of the Virginia Company of London?
King James 1st
Dee Dee
Who must propose an amendment to the Virginia State Constitution?
The General Assembly
This document served as the model for the Bill of Rights.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
True or False: The Constitution must protect the rights of the minority population.
True
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
What do you call a Hippopotamus that raps?
A hiphoppoptamus
True or False: The first step for amending the US Constitution requires 1/2 of all members of Congress to votes yes.
False: 2/3 required to vote yes
This document was the First plan of government for the United States.
Articles of Confederation
What is the name of the opening paragraph of the Constitution
The Preamble
What do you call a Rhinoceros that raps?
A Rhymeoceros
What percentage of State Legislatures must ratify an amendment for it to be officially added to the US Constitution?
3/4 of State Legislatures
This document said citizens have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The Declaration of Independence
True or False: The Preamble states that one goal for the United States is to establish a set of colonies
False
Are you ready for the test?
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!