How many amendments are there?
27
what word finishes this statement "life, liberty and _________"
property
or pursuit of happiness
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
What values are protected by the first amendment?
freedom of religion, press, assembly, expression, petition of the govt.
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
suffrage was granted to women when and how?
with the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
to judge the law
In order for your property to be searched by the government, a search warrant must be issued by a judge but only when the government can show _______________ cause.
Probable
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
14th amendment in 1868 or after the Civil War
What makes up the Legislative Branch?
The Senate & House of Representatives (congress)