Vocabulary
A person chosen to speak for others
A representative
What was added to the Constitution in 1791
The Bill of Rights
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Where was the first President sworn in?
New York City
This Amendment gives people the right to bear arms
What is the 2nd Amendment
A city where the government meets
A Capital
How many states had to approve the Constitution before it became legal?
9 out of 13
Who was the first Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
People who settled in the Mohawk River area named their city this...
What is Utica
Which Amendment gives people protection against unfair searches and seizures?
What is the 4th Amendment
A list of rights that belongs to the people
The Bill of Rights
Why was the Constitution written?
To establish a new government and give individual rights
Who was the first head judge?
Who is John Jay
What city is located on Lake Erie and was a big trading center?
What is Buffalo
Which Amendment gives the freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
What is the 1st Amendment
A plan for the US government
The US Constitution
When was the Constitution signed?
On April 20, 1777
Who was the Seneca leader that helped sell land in upstate New York?
Who was Red Jacket
Which city is located along the Genesee River?
What is Rochester
Which Amendment says no one can incriminate themselves in a court of law?
What is the 5th Amendement
A meeting at which a new plan for the government was written
The Constitutional Convention
The Constitution begins with a
A preamble
Who was the first governor of New York?
Who is George Clinton
What is the name of the city where the Big Tree is?
Where is Geneseo
Which Amendment says the government can't force people to house soldiers?
What is the 3rd Amendment