Constitution Day
When is Constitution Day?
September 17
How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10 Amendments
What Amendment allows U.S. Citizens the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
What year was the Constitution signed?
1787
What is Constitution Day also known as?
Citizenship Day
What is the first Amendment?
Freedom of speech and religion
What Amendment incorporates the protections in the Bill of Rights against the states?
Amendment 14
What did the Constitution replace?
The articles of confederation
What are the very first three words in the constitutions?
Does the Bill of Rights protect from people from States infringing upon their rights?
No, only the federal government
What Amendment is "You do not have to quarter Soldiers"?
Amendment 3
What is the term that describes the relationship between the three branches of governments?
Checks and balances
What schools are mandated to learn about the Constitution on Constitution Day?
All schools that receive federal money
What year was the Bill of Rights ratified?
1791
What Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Amendment 8
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7 articles
Who is considered the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What is the 10th Amendment?
Any power not given to the federal government by the Constitution is reserved for the States
What percentage of states had to ratify the Bill of Rights?
3/4
How many amendments are there to the constitution?
27 Amendments