Three Branches of Government
Which branch can stop unconstitutional laws?
Judicial
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who did the colonists fight against to win independence and what was the war called?
Britain, American Revolution
Who wrote the first 10 amendments?
James Madison
Fifth amendment ensures a ______ ______.
Fair Trial
Which branch makes sure laws are carried out and commands the armed forces.
Executive
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the first attempt at a government after the American revolution?
Articles of Confederation
What was the second amendment?
Right to bear arms
Which amendment promises a "speedy and public trial."
Sixth
Which branch is congress apart of?
Legislative
Who opposed the constitution without a Bill of Rights?
George Washington
Where was the constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What was the Third Amendment?
People can not be forced to house soldiers
Which amendment deals with civil trials?
Seventh
______ is a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
Veto
Who is known as the, "father of the constitution."
James Madison
The two plans presented at the constitutional convention were called_______ and ________.
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
The fourth amendment defends ________ and ________.
Property and Privacy
What amendment protects unnamed rights?
9th
Which branch is the president apart of?
Executive
Who was the Second president of the united states and helped write the treaty of paris?
John Adams
The ________ _________ were used to promote the ratification of the constitution.
Federalist Papers
The first amendment was..........
The five freedoms. Religion, assemble, petition, press, speech.
Which amendment is about powers not named in the constitution?
10th