Article 5
The first 10 amendments
How many sections are in article 6?
One
States the number of states needed to ratify the Constitution?
Nine States
How many amendments were made?
27
How many states must ratify a constitutional amendment for it to be enacted?
3/4 of the states legislatures
What is article six mostly about?
The national debt and federal supremacy
Lists at least 3 of the Constitution's signers?
Alexander Hamilton, governed Morris, George Washington.
How many ways are there to ratify an amendment?
2
Amendments are proposed by how many
2/3
Are debts prior to the constitution upheld?
Yes all debts prior are upheld
Who was missing from the list of signatures when the constitution was signed?
Woman, African Americans, and Native Americans
Which 5 rights does the first amendment protect?
Religion, speech, the right to assemble, the right to petition the government and the freedom of press.
What majority of the states is needed to call a convention?
2/3
Is there a test of religion in order to hold federal office?
No there is not a federal test of religion
What was the 9th state to ratify
New Hampshire
What is the 7th amendment?
The right of trial by jury
What majority of congress is needed to pass amendments?
2/3
What are the highest laws upheld in the constitution
What branch of government does Article 7 of the Constitution focus on?
The Legislative Branch
How long ago was the last amendment ratified?
Over 20 years ago