True or False; you are only granted the rights listed in the constitution
False
When was the most recent amendment ratified?
The 27th amendment prohibits Congress from changing its salary compensation until after the mid-term election.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
How many states must ratify an amendment for it to be added to the Constitution?
3/4 (38)
Why did the Constitutional Convention meet ?
To edit the Articles of Confederation
What are the freedoms listed in the first amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
Which US amendment has been repealed?
18 - by the 21
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures" is a reference to what act?
Quartering Act
A police officer decides to randomly search your house. What right does this violate?
4th
Which amendment tells us that any powers not granted to the federal government go to the state?
10th
What is a Federalist?
A federalist is a person that supports the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Wanted a strong central government
Why did Colonists believe they had a right to make the demands of the Declaration?
British Citizens under the British Bill of Rights
Why did the people who wrote the Constitution include a Bill of Rights?
to protect individuals from the government