Founding Fathers of our Constitution
Why is James Madison called the Father of the Constitution?
For his central role in drafting the document and his influential ideas
What amendment is the right to bear arms?
2nd
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Abolished Slavery
What 3 amendments make it up the reconstruction amendments
The 13th, 14th, and 15rh amendments
Who are the oldest and youngest people to sign the constitution?
The youngest man to sign the constitution was Jonathan Dayton at 26 and the oldest being Benjamin Franklin at 81
Why was Alexander Hamalition part of the Constitution?
For the main author of the Federalist Papers
What is the Fourth Amendment?
no unfair searches or seizures
What does the 14th Amendment do?
Allows everyone that is born in the U.S. to be a citizen of court
What is the 26th Amendment?
You can vote if you are 18
What’s the oldest constitution?
The US Constitution is the oldest constitution that’s still in use.
Why is John Jay part of the Constitution
He was a co-author of the Federalist Papers
What amendment is the right to a fair and speedy trial?
6th
What is 20th Amendment?
The rules for the inauguration (coming) of the new president
Which Amendment gave the right the right to vote no matter the gender?
19th Amendment
How many words the U.S. Constitution have?
4,400
Did James Madison become President?
Yes, he was the Fourth President serving two terms, 1809-1817, before helping to draft the U.S. Constitution
What is the First Amendment?
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What did the 21st Amendment repeal?
The 18th Amendment
What is the 18th Amendment?
Beer and alcohol are now legal
What is the only crime mentioned in the Constitution?
Treason
How many founder fathers are there?
There is no official amount of how many there are because many people helped and signed the final document
What amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
What does the 11th amendment state about your legal rights to sue someone?
You can't sue another state that you don't live in
What Amendment is telling us that the government is allowed to collect income tax?
The 16th Amendment
Where can you see the U.S. Constitution?
National Archives on display in Washington DC