The Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
The First Amendment.
How old must citizens be to vote for President?
18 years old
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What do we call the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights.
Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
The Second Amendment.
What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
Voting in federal elections or serving on a jury.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What year did women gain the right to vote?
1920
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment.
What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
What must police usually have to search your home?
A warrant signed by a judge.
What year did the United States gain independence?
1776
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Which amendment ended slavery?
The Thirteenth Amendment.
What does “due process” mean?
The government must treat everyone fairly under the law.
Which amendment gives the right to a speedy and public trial?
The Sixth Amendment.
What document announced our independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
What does the Constitution do?
It sets up the government, defines it, and protects citizens’ rights.
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
The Eighth Amendment.
Which amendment guarantees equal protection under the law?
The Fourteenth Amendment.
What amendment limits the President to two terms?
The Twenty-second Amendment.
What are the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.