PreAmble
We the People of the _____________.
United States
Who is known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights?"
James Madison
How many Articles are in the second section of the Constitution?
7
to bring a formal charge of wrongdoing against the President or another public official
impeach
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
PreAmble, Articles, and the Amendments
in Order to form a more _________
Perfect Union
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Which two Articles deal with the structure and powers of the government?
Article 1 and 2
document that sets out the laws and principles of a government
Constitution
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
"Provide for the common defence" What does this statement mean?
Protect the US Citizens
What is the best definition for the word Amendment?
Change or additions
The fourth Article of Confederation deals with...
relationships between states
formal written change
amendment
THE THIRD AMENDMENT PROTECTED PEOPLE FROM HAVING TO LET WHO STAY IN THEIR HOMES?
Soldiers
The document that provides the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
Which Amendment gives Americans the right to legally own a gun?
2nd Amendment
ARTICLE VI (6) SAID THAT THE CONSTITUTION IS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE ________
LAND
an agreement reached by opposing sides
compromise
What is the name of the group that decided to create the Declaration of Independence?
Constitutional Convention
What is actually listed inside of the PreAmble?
lists the six basic principles for our government
Name the "five freedoms" written in the 1st Amendment.
Religion, Speech, Press, Assemble, Petition
What is Article 7?
Article 7: Provides provisions for ratification of the Constitution
to request that a decision be reviewed by a higher court
appeal
Name the 3 Branches of Government
Executive, Judicial, Legislative