Misc.
These stripes represented the original colonies.
The ideas of self-government is in these first 3 words of the Constitution.
What is "We the People"
What is 2?
This is the capital of the US.
What is Washington, D.C.
This is the number of SCOTUS justices.
What is 9?
This Amendment talks about civil trials.
7th
"Everyone must follow the law" exemplifies this.
What is the Rule of Law
This declared our independence from Great Britain.
What is the Dec. of Indep?
You have to be this old to vote for President.
What is 18?
This ocean is on the west coast of the USA
Pacific
These are the 5 rights embedded in the First Amendments.
What are freedom of
religion, speech, press, assembly, petition the government for a redress of grievances.
What Amendment talks about search and seizure?
4th
The Federalist Papers are for or against a strong central government?
For
In 1787 this famous document was written.
What is the Constitution?
You have to be this old to be President.
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This country is to the north of the USA
Canada
Every government official and military person promises to do this.
What is protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
The Bill of Rights
Art. III of the Constitution addresses which branch of government?
Judicial
This Federalist paper explains factions.
Federalist paper #10
You have to be this old to be a Senator.
30
Atlantic
The Federalists Papers supported the passage of the Constitution. He was one of the writers.
Who was James Madison?
(Also Alexander Hamilton and John Jay are acceptable.)
How many Amendments were originally proposed to be in the Bill of Rights?
12
The separation of powers between the Federal Government and the State governments.
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
7
Senators are elected for how many years?
6
This country is to the south of the USA
Mexico
No cruel and unusual punishment is codified under which Amendment?
8th
This Amendment does not allow soldiers to invade our homes and take them over.
3rd
What is a Republic?
A form of government where the people elect representatives to govern them.
Which Article in the Constitution addresses ratification?
7th
How many Senators are there?
100
Name 1 US territory.
Any 1
Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, America Samoa, N.Marianas Islands, Guam
It is by this method that we elect a President.
The Electoral College.
This Amendment tells us to shut up when being questioned by the police!
5th
Name one of the Senators in MN
Amy Klobuchar
Tina Smith
Name the 3 rights listed in the Declaration of Independence.
Life, Liberty, the pursuit of Happiness.
How many Representatives are there?
435
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (harbor)
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
separation of powers
(or I will accept)
checks and balances.
How many Amendments are in the Constitution?
27
Who is the governor of MN?
By what date must you pay your federal taxes?
April 15th
How many Cabinet members are there?
15
Name one of the 2 longest rivers in America.
Missouri
or
Mississippi
Who is the Chief Justice SCOTUS?
John Roberts.
This Amendment assures us of a speedy trial.
6th