Bill of Rights
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
10
Dred Scott was born a___________ man
enslaved
There are ________ branches of government?
3
A Basic plan for running a government.
This word means to be a slave.
enslaved
What amendment states that all people have freedom of speech and religion?
First Amendment
Dred Scott went to the __________ and sued for his freedom .
Supreme Court
The Legislative Branch
What are amendments?
Laws that can be changed or amended.
What is population?
amount of people living in an area.
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th
What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision?
He did not win because he was a slave and not considered a citizen.
Judicial Branch
There are ___parts to the Constitution.
3
What is the meaning of the word legislation?
Laws
15th
Dred Scott was free when he was living in which state?
Misouri
Which branch of government makes sure laws are followed correctly?
The Judicial Branch.
13
This phrase means " Fair & Equal"
Checks and Balances
How many amendments are there?
27
The Dred Scott Decision was the cause of the start of which war?
What part of the Constitution are the branches included in?
Preamble, Articles or Amendments
Articles
The Founders met at the ___________to write the Constitution
Constitutional Convention
What is an abolitionist?
A person who fought to end slavery