Constitution Basics
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Which branch is created in Article I?
Legislative
Finish this phrase: “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect ____.”
Union
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?
First
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
Article II establishes which branch?
Executive
Which principle divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
Second
Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial?
Sixth
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
Which Article deals with the Judicial Branch?
Article III
What principle prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks & Balances
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth
Which amendment gives the right to trial by jury in civil cases?
Seventh
What did the Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Article V allows for what process?
Amendments
Which principle means the government only has powers the people give it?
Popular Sovereignty
Which amendment gives the right to remain silent and not incriminate oneself?
Fifth
Which amendment says rights not listed are still retained by the people?
Ninth
How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?
9 of 13
Which Article establishes the Constitution as the “supreme law of the land”?
Article VI
Which principle allows the courts to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Which amendment prevents soldiers from being quartered in homes?
Third
Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states and people?
Tenth