Founding Fathers
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
How many branches of government are there?
Three
Which amendment guarantees freedom, press, and religion?
First Amendment
How many amendments are in the Constitution today?
27
Brown v. Board of Education ended what practice in schools?
Racial segregation
What year was the Constitution signed?
1787
Which branch makes the laws ?
Legislative (Congress)
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
Which amendment abolished slavery ?
The 13th Amendment
Miranda v. Arizona gave us what rights?
Miranda rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney)
Which city hosted the Constitutional Convention?
Philadelphia
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive (President)
Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
Roe v. Wade was about what issue ?
Abortion rights
Who was the first President under the Constitution?
George Washington
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial (Supreme Court)
Which Amendment protects the right to a speedy and public trial ?
Sixth Amendment
Which Amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The 26th Amendment
Marbury v. Madison established what principle?
Judicial review
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
What principle ensures that no branch becomes too powerful?
Which Amendment says you don't have to testify against yourself?
Fifth Amendment
Which Amendment limited presidents to two terms?
22nd Amendment
Tinker v. Des Moines dealt with what form of student protest?
Wearing armbands in school (free speech)