Bill of Rights
Rights to religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
The Largest Article of the seven and establishes the Legislative Branch.
What is Article 1?
The first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This plan included both the Virginia and New Jersey plans for representation in the Legislative Branch.
What is the Great Compromise?
Abolition of slavery and involuntary servitude. (1865)
What is the 13th Amendment?
Can't be forced to testify against yourself, and you can't be tried twice (double Jeopardy).
What is the Fifth Amendment?
This article establishes the Judicial Branch.
What is Article 3?
Called for the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Congress overrides a president's veto or presenting articles of impeachment.
What is Checks and Balances?
Defines who is a citizen and requires due process. (1868)
What is the 14th Amendment?
Right to bear arms.
What is the Second Amendment?
What is Article 4?
Considered the "Father of the Constitution".
Who is James Madison?
What is the Virginia Plan?
Gave women the right to vote. (1920)
What is the 19th Amendment?
Trial by jury.
What is the Seventh Amendment?
Establishes and defines the role of the Executive Branch.
What is Article 2?
Remained undeterred during the convention despite his fellow New York delegates. Also, penned the Federalist Papers.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Followed the Articles of Confederation pattern of representation by state.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
Two-term limit on being President. (1951)
What is the 22nd Amendment?
Protects the rights of the states.
What is the Tenth Amendment?
This article declares the Constitution is the supreme law.
What is Article 6?
At the age of 81, he was a more significant influence during the Constitutional Convention and called for prayer during heated debates to instill humility and unity.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Made up of 435 representatives.
What is the House of Representatives?
Defines the compensation of members of Congress. (1992)
What is the 27th Amendment?