Preamble
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Introduction
Name the Branches of Government.
Legislative, Judicial and Executive.
Bill of Rights is also know as the first Ten ________. (Fill in the blank)
Amendments.
Who are the two key people in creating the US Constitution.
James Madison and George Mason.
What are our Inalienable Rights?
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes Laws.
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Assembly.
Who is called the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison.
What year was the US Constitution written?
1783
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets laws.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
Government can't make us quarter soldiers in our homes.
How many US Senators are there?
100.
"We the people, in order to create a more perfect____________". (Fill in the blank)
Union
What does the Executive Branch do?
Carries out laws.
What is the 5th amendment?
Right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself.
Which group was against the creation of the US Constitution.
Anti-Federalists.
How many weeks are wee off for Winter Break?
TWO!!!!
Congress is made up of the Senate and this.
House of Representatives.
What is the 8th amendment?
No cruel and unusual punishments or excessive bail.
What group wanted a strong central government?
Federalists.