BILL OF RIGHTS
Which amendments in the constitution are the Bill of Rights listed in?
The first ten
What does the third amendment deal with?
Soldiers taking over someone's home
What do we call the intro to the Constitution that starts with "We The People..."
The preamble
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
Who became the first President of the U.S?
George Washington
What does the first amendment deal with?
Free speech and the right to protest
Why were the Bill of rights added to the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists insisted their rights be listed in it
What year was the Constitutional Convention?
1776, 1780 or 1787?
1787
What does the three fifths compromise deal with?
Slaves counting as representation in a state
How many amendments were originally proposed with the Bill Of Rights?
Twelve
What does the second amendment deal with?
The right to bear arms
Which amendment states that someone has a right to a jury for certain civil disputes?
The seventh amendment
Who was selected to oversee the Convention?
George Washington
What issues did bigger states have as well as smaller states?
Bigger states felt they should have more representation due to population. Smaller states felt that was not fair
Who was the second President of the United States?
John Adams
What does the fourth amendment deal with
Illegal searches and seizures
What does the 8th amendment deal with?
Cruel and unusual punishment
Who is considered the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Who had issues with the Constitution and why?
Anti Federalists were for the Articles Of Confederation and more power to states
How many Branches of government are there and what are checks and balances?
There are 3 branches and checks & Balances make sure no one branch is too powerful
What does the sixth amendment deal with?
A speedy and public trial by jury
Which amendment states that nobody's constitutional rights should be infringed upon?
The ninth amendment
What caused the founding fathers to hold the Convention?
The failures of the Articles of Confederation and Shay's Rebellion
Who was in favor of the Constitution?
Federalists
What number president was Abraham Lincoln?
The 16th President