Founding Fathers
What group was in favor of the passing the constitution called?
Federalists
Who was the leader of the constitution conventional?
George Washington
Which amendment protects free speech?
1st amendment
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th amendment
What document did the Constitution replace?
articles of confederation
What group was against passing the constiution?
anti-federalists
Was the Bill of rights in the original drafts of the constitution?
No, it was added on December 15, 1791
Which amendment protects our right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Which amendment prevents members of Congress from granting themselves pay raises during the current session?
the 27th amendment
What is the minimum age for a presidential candidate?
35 years old
Which founding father did not attend college?
George Washington
Who wrote most of the constitution?
James Maddison
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
what does the 20th amendment state?
If the president dies, the Vice President elect shall become President.
Who did Alexander Hamilton have a bad relationship with?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was called the "sage of the Constitutional Convention?"
Benjamin Franklin
How many months did the constitutional convention last?
4 months
Is the right to privacy in the bill of rights?
No
Which amendment fixed the system of the electoral college?
12th amendment
The vote of how many States were necessary to ratify the Constitution?
Nine
Which 3 people wrote the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Maddison
How many people signed to constitution?
39
Who wrote the bill of rights?
James Madison
Which amendment established the principle of state sovereign immunity?
11th amendment
Who presented the Virginia Plan?
Edmund Randolph