bills of rights
when was the bill of rights created?
1689
how many amendments are in the constitution?
27
what is the first amendment?
freedom of speech, religion, the press
What’s the 1st amendment
The right for religion and freedom of speech
what are the 3 branches of government
Judicial branch, legislative branch, executive branch
when is bill of rights day?
December 15th
What are the first 3 words of the constitution
“we the people”
Prohibits slavery
What is 2nd amendment
The right to bear arms
Vetos laws
executive branch
10
Who did not sign the constitution?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
What is the 19th amendment
Woman have the right to vote
What’s the 9th amendment
Government could not violate rights mentioned in the constitution
2 senators from each state
Legislative branch
who wrote the bill of rights
James Maddison
How long did it take to write the constitution
116 days
What is 2nd amendment
The right to bear arms
What’s the 4th amendment
Prohibits Unreasonable search and seizures.
Can overturn rulings by other judges
Judicial branch
What state influenced the bill of rights?
Virginia
what state is spelled wrong in the constitution
Pennsylvania
What is the 26th amendment
You can vote when your 18
What’s the 6th amendment
Guarantees speedy public trial, right to lawyers
Who makes laws?
Legislative branch