Constitution Day
When is Constitution Day?
September 17
What does the Bill of Rights describe?
The powers and rights of U.S. Citizens
What amendment allows U.S. Citizens the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
What did the Constitution establish?
The national (federal) government of the United States
What year was the constitution signed?
1787
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments
What Amendment is freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and protest?
Amendment 1
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, legislative, and judicial
What state first recognized constitution day as a holiday for school?
Iowa
What year were these amendments ratified?
1791
What amendment is "You do not have to quarter Soldiers"?
Amendment 3
What does the Constitution guarantee?
The basic rights to citizens of the United States
What town calls itself the "Constitution Town?"
Louisville, Ohio
These amendments place strict limits on what?
How the national government can use its power over the people
What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trail if they pay bail?
Amendment 8
What was the first state to ratify (make officially valid) the Consitiution?
Delaware
Who is considered the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Which amendment does not specifically state its rights?
10th
What amendment is "people have the right to a fair trial"?
Amendment 5
How many amendments are there to the constitution?
27 Amendments