Bill of Rights
What year were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? ** hint it was after they became effective!**
1791
Who is named the father of the Constitution
James Madison
How many articles are there in the Constitution (part 2 of the Constitution)?
7
This branch creates the laws? This branch is led by _______.
Legislative, Congress - made up of Senate & House of Represenatives
What date/year was the constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
Which amendment says not all rights are stated in the Constitution?
9th
What state was first to ratify the constitution
Delaware
Which article outlines he powers of the Judicial Branch?
Article 3
Which branch interprets (clarifies or explains meaning) the laws? Who is the head of this branch?
Judicial, Supreme Court
What date/year was the constitution ratified by the 9 required states?
June 21, 1788
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Who was the last state to ratify the constitution?
Rhode Island
Legislative, Senate, House of Representatives
What court is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
What date/year did the Constitution become effective, when the new government was officially launched.
Ratification of the Constitution was March 4, 1789
Which amendment gives power to the states?
10th Amendment
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
_________branch is led by the president and is addressed in ________article that establishes its powers and responsibilities.
Executive, 2nd article
What does the Executive branch do? Who leads?
enforces the laws, President
What is the Supremecy Clause?
Article VI (6) says that the constitution, federal laws and treaties are the supreme (highest) law of the land.
Which amendment gives people the right to not incriminate themselves or double jeopardy
5t Amendment
Why did the Articles of Confederation need to be replaced?
they were weak and gave little power to Congress
2/3 of one of these two groups have to agree to amend the constitution
Both houses in Congress (HOR & Senate) or 2/3 of the state legislatures
What two groups come together to form the Legislative Branch?
Senate & House of Represenatives
What is federalism?
The federal system established by the constitution that divides power between the federal government (US gov't) and individual states.