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Who laid the cornerstone of the Capitol Building?
George Washington
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?
John Jay
What is Amendment 4?
No unreasonable search and seizure
What is Amendment 11?
Lawsuits against States
Why wasn't Thomas Jefferson a Delegate to the Convention?
He was an ambassador to France and was out of the country.
How many Representatives are elected in each State?
How tall is the statue inside the Jefferson Memorial?
19 ft
Who was known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What is Amendment 1?
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition
What is Amendment 12?
Presidential Elections
What plan was presented by James Madison and became the working model for the US Constitution?
The Virginia Plan
How the Speaker of the House chosen?
By the members of the House of Representatives
Who laid the final stone atop the towers of the National Cathedral in 1990?
George H. W. Bush (Senior)
George Washington
What is Amendment 10?
Rights retained by the States
What are Amendments 18 and 21?
18: Prohibition of Liquor
21: Repeal of Prohibition
Who was the first State to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
How is the President of the Senate chosen?
He or she is the Vice President of the United States
In which city is Monticello located?
Charlottesville, Virginia
Who was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is Amendment 5?
Rights in Criminal Cases including double jeopardy, self incrimination, and due process. "Right to remain silent"
What is Amendment 24?
Abolition of Poll Taxes
What was "The Great Compromise"?
Two houses - The Senate with equal Representation per State and the House with Representation by Population.
Name five powers of Congress
Make laws
Declare war
Raise and provide public money and oversee its proper expenditure
Impeach and try federal officers
Approve presidential appointments
Approve treaties negotiated by the Executive Branch
Oversight and investigations
Establish Post Offices and Post Roads
What is the Washington Monument shaped like?
Who was called "Mrs. President" because of her influence over her husband, John?
Abigail Adams
What is Amendment 6?
Right to a speedy trial by jury in criminal cases, to confront those who witness against you, and to have the assistance of counsel of defense.
What is Amendment 14?
Civil Rights
Recite from memory the Preamble of the Constitution.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America".
What vote is required to override a presidential veto?