Amendments
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27 Amendments
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive & Judicial
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the Constitution?
The supreme law of the land.
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
How long do federal judges serve?
For life
Which Presidents signed the Constitution?
George Washington & James Madison
What day was the Constitution signed?
September 17th, 1787
Which amendment outlawed slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What must be necessary to convict someone of treason? (name at least 1)
There must be 2 witnesses to testify and/or a confession in open court.
What can a President be impeached for? (name at least 1)
Treason, Bribery & other high crimes & misdemeanors.
Where was the Constitution created?
At the Constitutional Convention
Voting Rights
What are the requirements to run for House of Representatives? (name at least 1)
You must be a US citizen for at least 7 years; at least 25 years old; & not be inhabitant of the state chosen when elected.
What are the requirements to run for President & Vice-President?
You must be a natural-born citizen of the US, or a citizen of the US at the time of the adoption of the Constitution; at least 35 years old; & a resident in the US for at least 14 years.
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
Which amendment prohibited alcohol?
The 18th Amendment
In what way are all men equal? (name at least 1)
Equal before God, Equal before law & Equal in their rights.
Who are the 7 founding fathers? (name at least 3)
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay & Benjamin Franklin
How long did it take to create the Constitution?
4 months (May 25th - Sept 17th)