THE BILL OF RIGHTS
This amendment offers two key protections: you can't be forced to testify against yourself, and you can't be tried for the same crime twice.
What is the FIFTH AMENDMENT?
The first 3 words of the Constitution.
What is WE THE PEOPLE?
He led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War and became the only president to be elected unanimously.
Who was GEORGE WASHINGTON?
Westward expansion in the United States really began when the Louisiana Territory was purchased from this country in 1803.
What is FRANCE?
During the Battle of this city Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
What is BALTIMORE?
This amendment states that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed".
What is the SECOND AMENDMENT?
According to the 3/5 Compromise, these people were only counted as 3/5 a human being.
Who are SLAVES?
The unpopularity of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 was the main reason this US president only served one term.
Who was JOHN ADAMS?
Before the US capital was moved to Washington DC, it was first in this Pennsylvanian city.
What is PHILADELPHIA?
General Andrew Jackson easily defeated the British during this battle.
What is THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS?
Among other things, the Sixth Amendment grants an accused person the right to a speedy and public ______.
What is TRIAL?
These are 3 "branches" of government.
What are JUDICIAL, LEGISLATIVE, and EXECUTIVE?
Though known for his diplomatic efforts, this "Father of the Constitution" reluctantly led the U.S. into the War of 1812 against Britain.
Who was JAMES MADISON?
Under Alexander Hamilton, it was the first political party. Its party members favored a strong centralized government.
What is the FEDERALIST PARTY?
This treaty ended the War of 1812.
What is THE TREATY OF GHENT?
The freedom of the press and the right to peacefully assemble are guaranteed in this amendment.
What is the FIRST AMENDMENT?
During the Constitutional Convention, it was decided that each state would have two of these, regardless of population size.
What are SENATORS?
He became President in 1824 despite losing both the popular and electoral vote. He had help from Henry Clay.
Who was JOHN QUINCY ADAMS?
Jefferson and Madison led this party which rose from the ashes of the Anti-Federalist Party.
What is the DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICAN PARTY?
The name of one of the "War Hawks" who pushed for war against Britain.
Who is HENRY CLAY or JOHN C. CALHOUN?
If you were against the death penalty, you may cite the 8th Amendment's prohibition of this kind of punishment.
What is CRUEL & UNUSUAL?
During the Constitutional Convention, it was decided that this "house" would be based to reflect population.
What is the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES?
After exceeding orders while invading Florida, Andrew Jackson gave this president a major headache.
Who was JAMES MONROE?
This act was President Jefferson's response to blockading of US ships by France and the Impressment by Great Britain.
What is the EMBARGO ACT?
This Native American warrior formed a confederacy in the early 1800s, aiming to halt further white settlement in the Northwest Territory.
Who is TECUMSEH?