Constitution
What is the Constitution?
The supreme law of the United States
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
How many Amendments are there?
27
What is the purpose of the Preamble in the United States Constitution?
To set the stage for the Constitution
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the people
Which president signed the Bill of Rights into law?
President Washington
What happened after the 3rd Amendment was added?
People were no longer forced to house soldiers
How many goals are in the Preamble?
6
Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court?
The President Of the United states
Where did the deputies of the Constitution assemble?
Philadelphia
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?
It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual
What does the 1st Amendment protect
Freedom of speech
What does the phrase "We the people" mean in the Preamble?
All citizens of the United States
What is the main responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly
How long did it take to frame the Constitution?
100 days
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
10
What did the 19th Amendment do?
gave women the right to vote
Who wrote the Preamble to the Constitution?
Gouverneur Morris
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
Nine
How many years does a senator serve in one term?
6 years
What is the Bill of Rights made up of?
The first 10 Amendments
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Lowered the voting age to 18
When was the Preamble written?
1787
What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?
For life