The Constitution
Where or When was the Constitution signed?
1787 or Philadelphia (in the Constitutional Convention)
What is the 2nd amendment?
What Document was signed on July 4, 1776 and separated the 13 colonies from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
This Floridian mammal was recently found stuck with a Glass Jar on its head.
A Raccoon
Name one of the two Founding Father that DIDN’T sign the Constitution?
John Adam or Thomas Jefferson
What amendment talks about how the Government CANNOT house Soliders in your home without permission?
The 3rd Amendment
How many branches of Government do we have?
BONUS POINTS if you can name them?
3 Branches
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
How fast is a Sneeze?
Up to 100 Miles per hour!
How many parts (or articles) make up the US Constitution
Seven
What is an Amendment?
A correction, improvement, or addition to the Constitution.
What are the systems that make sure no Branch of Government becomes more powerful than the others?
Checks and Balances
It is illegal to hunt what animal in Arizona?
Camels!
How many amendments make up the US Constitution?
27
Which Amendment guarantees Protection from unfair arrest and treatment by the Court?
The 5th Amendment
What battle/war gave the United States their Independence?
The Revolutionary War
Two prior presidents of the US died on the same day. Who were these presidents?
BONUS POINTS if you know what day they died on.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
July 4th!
What is the first three words to the US Constitution’s Preamble?
We the People
What are the five parts of the First Amendment?
The freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
What was the FIRST governing document BEFORE the US Constitution that was weak due to its LACK of central government?
The Articles of Confederation
Who is your favorite teacher? Without a Shadow of a doubt, The best teacher in the whole school?
MRS DOUGAN