Bill of Rights
How many Bill of rights Amendments are there?
10
Who made the constitution?
James Madison, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Wilson.
what amendment is the freedom of speech under?
first amendment
what is the role of the legislative branch?
to make laws
what is the role of the executive branch?
to enforce laws
what is the bill of rights?
the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
what is the famous start of the constitution?
"we the people...."
What does the second Amendment protect?
The second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms.
How many senators are in the legislative branch?
100
how long is a presidents term?
4 years
why was the bill of rights created?
it was solution to limit government power and protect individual liberties through the Constitution.
how many articles are in the constitution?
seven
why was the second amendment created?
to protect the individual right to keep and bear fire arms
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what role does the president serve in the military?
commander in chief
who wrote the bill of rights?
James Madison
what year was the drafting of the constitution of the United States?
1787
what right does the first amendment grant?
it grants the freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
How long are the terms for the house of representatives?
2 years!!!
how many terms can a president serve
2 terms
When was the bill of rights created?
(Hint: sometime in the 1700's)
September 1789.
the concepts of federalism are.....
describing the rights and responsibilities of state government, states in relationship to the federal governments and the shared process of constitutional amendment
When people said "I plead the fifth" what are they really saying?
The fifth Amendment protects the citizens against double jeopardy and self incrimination.
how old do you have to be to run for senate?
30 years old
how old do you have to be to run for president?
35 years old