Constitution Doc.
When was the constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin, age 81
How many Amendments are there?
27 Amendments
What is the name of the collection of essays, to persuade, for a new Constitution
The Federalist Papers
What state was the Constitution written in?
Pennsylvania
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Who was the first president to be elected to office, that signed the constitution?
George Washington
What Amendment allowed Women to Vote?
19th Amendment
What event did they gather to create and ratify the constitution?
The constitutional convention
What is the name of the first U.S. Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What is the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the People...
How many presidents signed the Constitution and was elected to office?
Two, George Washington and James Madison
What Amendment is “All persons born or naturalized in the United States,” ?
14th Amendment
What is the introductory called to the U.S. Constitution?
The preamble
What were the two goals when creating the Constitution?
To balance power between the federal government and the governments of the states, and to establish a stronger federal government.
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
Seven Articles
Name one of the three federalists that used essays to urge for a new Constitution
John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
What is the 7th amendment about?
Right to a jury trial in civil cases
Article 2 is about the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government
False, Article 2 is about the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch is Article 1.
What does "patres patriae/parens patriae" mean?
Latin for "father of his country", "father of the nation", "parent of his country"
Name five of the first ten amendments
Freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition., Right to keep and bear arms, Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent during peacetime., Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires a warrant for searches., Provides the right to due process, prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and includes protections for eminent domain., Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to legal counsel in criminal cases., Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the value in controversy exceeds twenty dollars., Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments., Clarifies that the enumeration of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that people do not have other rights that are not specifically mentioned., and Affirms that powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited to the states by the Constitution are reserved to the states or the people.
Who is known as father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What is the most recent amendment to the constitution for?
Prevents members of Congress from granting themselves pay raises during the current session.
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
How many words does the constitution have?
4,543 words