The Constitution
What year was the constitution written?
1787
What are the 5 rights in the 1st Amendment?
The five freedoms it protects: speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
This system allows each branch of government to CHECK on the others to keep them from becoming too powerful.
Checks and balances
This principle established three branches of government so that one branch could not become too powerful.
Separation of Powers
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution as a compromise between these two groups.
the Federalists and Anti-Federalists
How many people attended the Constitutional Convention
55 delegates
This amendment gives you the freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech.
The first amendment
This branch of government is responsible for carrying out the nation's laws
the executive branch
Under the 1st amendment, this freedom allows you to write stories to be published in the media.
the Freedom of Press
What is the beginning part of the Constitution that describes its goals and purpose?
the preamble
How many people signed the constitution
39
This freed African American slaves.
the 13th amendment
This amendment gives you the right to not have to house a solider in your home.
the 3rd Amendment
What is the main power given to the Judicial Branch of the government?
to interpret the laws
This branch of government includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.
the Legislative Branch
Who was the oldest person who signed the constitution
Benjamin Franklin (81)
This term is a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
veto
What is the role of the executive branch?
to carry out laws, or to enforce the laws
This amendment gave African Americans the right to vote?
the 15th amendment
This amendment says that the federal government has only the powers specifically granted by the Constitution. Any power not listed is left to the states or the people.
the 10th Amendment
Who actually wrote the constitution?
James Madison
This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures.
The 4th amendment
This is what the Legislative Branch does.
make laws
This is a change to the Constitution.
an amendment
This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment