Founders
Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?
John Jay
What is Amendment 4?
No unreasonable search and seizure.
Which state did not send any delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
How many Representatives are elected in each State?
One for every 30,000 residents of the State?
How are Senators currently elected.
Elected by the people
John Marshall helped shape which branch of the Federal Government?
Judicial
What is Amendment 5?
Rights in criminal cases, including double Jeopardy, self incrimination, and due process.
Who was known as “The Peacemaker of the Constitutional Convention”?
Benjamin Franklin
Besides age, what are the other qualifications for a US Representative?
7 years a citizen of the United States, Inhabitant of the State they are representing.
How many seats are there in the current House of Representatives?
435
Which President negotiated the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
James Monroe
Amendment 6?
Right to a speedy trial, by jury in criminal cases, to confront those who witness against you, and you have the assistance of counsel for defense.
What was “The Great Compromise”?
Two Houses: the Senate with equal representation per state and the House with representation by population.
Which house has the power of impeachment?
The House of Representatives
How was the Vice President originally elected?
The person running for President with the second highest number of votes from the Electoral College.
Who saved the portrait of George Washington from the British during the war of 1812?
Dolly Madison
Amendment 8?
No excessive bail, fines, nor cruel and unusual punishment.
What plan was presented by James Madison and became the working model for the US Constitution?
The Virginia Plan
How is the Speaker of the House chosen?
By the members of the House of Representatives.
What is the definition of treason?
Levying War against the US or giving aid and comfort to their enemies
Who was the chief architect of the American financial system?
Alexander Hamilton
When did The Bill of Rights become law?
December 15, 1791
Who was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
Besides age, what are the other qualifications for a US Senator.
9 years a citizen, Inhabitant of State for which he shall be chosen.
Name 5 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