Bill of Rights pt. 1
Freedom of speech, press, assemble, petition and religion
1st amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd amendment
The notetaker at the Convention was
James Madison
A two house Legislature is called a
Bicameral Legislature
The Constitution replaced this document
the Articles of Confederation
Soldiers can't be quartered in civilian homes without permission
3rd amendment
Right to a speedy and fair trial
6th amendment
Constitutional Convention was held in
Philadelphia, PA
The person in line to become President if the President dies is...
the Vice President
A candidate for President needs this many Electoral College votes out of 538
270 votes
Policemen need a warrant to search your property
4th amendment
Right to a trial by jury
7th amendment
This many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention
55
A President can serve this many terms
2 terms
The process for a person who is not born a US citizen who wants to become a citizen is called
Naturalization
You don't have to take the stand at your own trial
5th amendment
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
The Constitutional Convention's President was
George Washington
The highest court in the land is the Supreme Court and is part of this branch
Judicial Branch
A Senator's term is this many years long
6 years
states and people have rights
10th amendment
You have rights outside of the Bill of Rights
The Constitution was finished on
September 17, 1787
California has this many senators
2
The Vice President also serves as this
the President of the Senate