Amendments
Bill of Rights
Constitution
People of the Convention
Branches of the Government
100
How many amendments are there?
27
100

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

10

100
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
100
This man was the oldest man at the convention...
Benjamin Franklin
100
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
200
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
200

The Bill of Rights includes an amendment that makes cruel and unusual punishment for those that have been accused of committing a crime illegal. True or False

True. It is the 8th amendment.

200
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
200
Thought we needed a strong, central government and he fixed the nation's troubled finances...
Alexander Hamilton
200
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
300
What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
300

Which amendment states that a person cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself?

5th

300
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
300
He was the master builder of the constitution and believed the fedeal government should control trade and protect people's rights...
James Madison
300

The judicial department is made up of?

judges

400
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
400

Who was the author of the Bill of Rights?

James Madison

400
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
400
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president...
George Washington
400
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
500
What did the 13th amendment do?
Made slavery illegal in the United States.
500

Which amendment prevents unlawful search and seizure of property?

4th Amendment

500

How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?

9 states out of the 13 existing states

500
Who was called "the wisest man in America"?
Benjamin Franklin
500
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)
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