Framing
What year was the U.S. Constitution signed?
1786
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
How many total amendments are there (as of today)?
27
How many branches of government are there?
3
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
What do the articles of the Constitution describe?
The structure and powers of the government
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Which amendment abolished slavery?
What is the legislative branch made up of?
Congress: The House of Representatives and the Senate
What document came before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Which article explains how to amend the Constitution?
Article V
What is the purpose of limiting government power in the Bill of Rights?
To protect citizens' freedoms from government abuse and tyranny
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
How do checks and balances work in the government?
Each branch can limit the power of the branches, ensuring one branch does not become too powerful
Who attended the Constitutional Convention?
Delegates from the states
Which article declares the Constitution the "supreme law of the land?"
Article VI
What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?
Cruel and unusual punishment
Which amendment defines citizenship and equal protection?
The 14th Amendment
What is the chain of command in the executive branch?
President, Vice President, cabinet, departments & agencies
What was the main issue the Founding Fathers were trying to fix in 1787?
A weak national government under the Articles of Confederation
What does Article IV require states to do regarding other states' laws and records?
Give "full faith and credit" to other states
What group promoted the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists
Which amendment deals with presidential term limits?
What is the main purpose of the Supreme Court?
To interpret the Constitution and review laws (judicial review)