admendments(27)
Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment?
fifth
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the People
who is the first president?
George Washington
Does the original Bill of Rights protect you against cruel and unusual forms of punishment?
yes
name the three branches
legislative, executive, and judicial.
Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury
the 7th amendment.
What does the Preamble state the government should do to promote the well-being of the people?
promote the general Welfare
which president wrote the us constitution
james madison
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791?
10
LAWS FOR THE UNITED STATES ARE MADE BY:
congress
which amendment abolished slavery and Involuntary servitude?
the 13th amendment.
What does the Preamble state the government should do to ensure peace within the nation?
"Insure domestic Tranquility"
who is the youngest president EVER
John F. Kennedy was the youngest person elected as president, at age 43
Who is the primary author of the Bill of Rights? *
james madison
WHAT WAS OUR COUNTRY'S FIRST CONSTITUTION CALLED?
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
which amendment prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises?
27th amendments
Why was the preamble created?
to serve as an introduction to the United States Constitution, clarifying the reasons for and purpose of the document.
who is the oldest president?
Donald j trump
James Madison's home state made the Bill of Rights official when it ratified it in 1791. What state is that? A. New York B. Virginia C. Connecticut D.Maryland
âś“Virginia
OUR FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT WAS:
benjamin franklin
Which amendment defines what is considered excessive bail or excessive fines?
The Eighth Amendment.
tell me the whole preamble
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of america.
who is the ONLY president to serve longer than two four year terms.
Franklin D. rosevelt
Where is the original Federal government copy of the Bill of Rights today?
At the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C.
Were there any restrictions as to the number of deputies a State might send? (yes or no answer)
NO