Amendments 1-3
The Second Amendment states that citizens have the right to bear ______.
arms
The Fourth Amendment provides protection from unreasonable _______ and seizures.
search
The Seventh Amendment guarantees that someone has the right to a trial by what?
jury
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Third
List one of the protections that are stated in the Fifth Amendment.
Protection against
- trial without indictment - property seizure
- double jeopardy
- self-incrimination
Which Amendment provides protection cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth
Who wrote the Constiution?
James Madison
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Name three of the five freedoms provided in the First Amendment.
Freedom of
- speech - press
- religion - right to petition the gov
- assembly
State one of the rights given in the Sixth Amendment
Right to
- a speedy trial - call witnesses
- be informed of charges - a legal counsel
- be confronted by witnesses
What is the Ninth Amendment?
Rights granted in the Constitution shall not infringe on other rights.
Was the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence signed in the same room?
Yes
Who of the 8 Founding Fathers were Presidents of the United States?
George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson
What is the organization that was formed that supports gun rights?
*Both the name and abbreviation*
(National Rifle Association) NRA
What is the other protection that is stated in the Fourth Amendment?
Protection against the issuing of warrants without probable cause.
The Eighth Amendment provides protection against what?
- excessive bail
- excessive fines
- cruel and unusual punishment
What was the last state to ratify the Constitution?
New Hampshire
Who was the only Secretary of the Treasury out of all of the Founding Fathers?
Alexander Hamilton
Name all of the freedoms that are stated in the First Amendment.
Freedom of
- speech - press
- religion - right to petition the gov
- assembly
Name all of the rights listed in the Sixth Amendment.
Right to
- a speedy trial - call witnesses
- be informed of charges - a legal counsel
- be confronted by witnesses
What is the Tenth Amendment?
Powers not granted to the Federal Government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people.
What is the date that the U.S. Constitution was signed on?
September 17
Name all 8 of the Founding Fathers
George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and John Jay