Amendments
How many amendments are there?
27
Who was the president of the convention?
George Washington
What is the first line of the preamble?
We the People
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
How many basic principals are there?
7
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments
Who was the shortest person at the convention?
James Madison
What does the first article talk about?
The legislative branch
What does popular sovereignty mean?
The people have the power
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
Who was the oldest person at the convention?
Benjamin Franklin
What are checks and balances?
Three different branches of government where one branch can balance out the other two if one gets to power hungry.
What is the third amendment?
No quartering of soldiers
How many delegates were at the convention
55
What is the last line of the preamble?
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Which article talks about amending the constitution?
Article 5
What is federalism?
Federalism divides the power between the government and the states
What is the eighth amendment?
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
How many delegates signed the constitution?
39
What is republicanism?
Republicanism is where you vote for someone as your spot in the government