Constitution thing

Preamble

1

The first verse in the preamble

We the people...

2

Name one verse of the preamble besides "We the people..-"

3

We the people, in order to ________

form a more perfect union

4

What did the preamble do for the constitution

Set the stage for the constitution

10

Say the entire preamble

"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."

Amendments

1

Name any of the amendments in the Bill of Rights 

• First Amendment: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly
• Second Amendment: the right of the people to keep and bear arms
• Third Amendment: restricts housing soldiers in private homes
• Fourth Amendment: protects against unreasonable search and seizure
• Fifth Amendment: protects against self-testimony, being tried twice for the same crime, and the seizure of property under eminent domain
• Sixth Amendment: the rights to a speedy trial, trial by jury, and to the services of a lawyer
• Seventh Amendment: guarantees trial by jury in cases involving a certain dollar amount
• Eighth Amendment: prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment for crimes
• Ninth Amendment: listing of rights (in the Bill of Rights) does not mean that other rights are not in effect
• Tenth Amendment: power not granted to the Federal Government is reserved for states or individual people

2

How many amendments

27

3

What amendment guarantees the "right to bear arms"?

2nd amendment

4

Why are the amendments important to you

...

10

Why is the 9th Amendment so important?

Gives other rights not stated, to the people

Bill of rights

1

The first ___ amendments 

The first ten amendments

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Why is the bill of rights so important? 

Protects our freedom of speech, religion, etc.

3

Who wrote the bill of rights?

James madison

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Main reason bill of rights was originally made

Certain states would not sign the constitution unless it contained a bill of rights

10

Originally how many amendments were in the bill of rights?

12

Random

1

Name 1 of the 7 principles

Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances, republicanism, and individual rights

2

Who is the head of the military, also known as the commander in chief?

The president

3

How old do you need to be, in order to be president

35

4

What year was the constitutional convention 

1787

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Name all 7 principles

Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances, republicanism, and individual rights