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How many articles are there?
7
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What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom to assemble.
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How many amendments have been ratified?
27
How many parts are their to the constitution?
4 Parts
What is the second amendment?
the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
When was the constitution ratified?
1791
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, judicial, executive
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What amendment did Dred Scotts case effect?
the 14th amendment
What date was the Bill of Rights proposed?
1789
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What are the first 10 commandments called as a collective group?
The Bill of Rights
What is the opening paragraph of the constitution called?
Preamble
What is the third amendment?
restricts house soldiers in private homes
Explain what did the Bill of Rights did?
Listed freedoms and rights that were guaranteed to the people and the states.
How many words are in the constitution?
7,591
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What is enumerated powers?
specific powers granted to the United States federal government by the Constitution
What is the fifth amendment?
Protects aginst self testimony, being tried twice for same crime and the seizure of property under eminent domain.
What is "Eminent Domain"?
Government practicing the right to remove private property from a land owner but they must have to pay a fair compensation for it.
What is the tenth amendment?
power not granted to the Federal Government is reserved for states or individual people
What is the fourth amendment?
protects against unreasonable search and seizures.
What did the 13th amendment do?
Banned slavery and involuntary servitude.
What is the sixth amendment?
the rights to a speedy trial, trial by jury, and to the services of a lawyer
What is the seventh amendment?
guarantees trial by jury in cases involving a certain dollar amount
What is the eighth amendment?
prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment for crimes
What is the ninth amendment?
listing of rights (in the Bill of Rights) does not mean that other rights are not in effect
Names the 7 articles of the constitution.
1. Legislative Branch, 2. Executive Branch, 3. Judicial Branch, 4. Relations among the State, 5. Amendment Process, 6. Payment of Debts, Supremacy Clause, Oaths of Office, 7.Ratification.