Constitution

Bill of Rights

100

The Bill of Rights refer to the first 10 amendments of what document?

The Constitution

200

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is... 1. Limits rights to individuals 2. Specify the powers of citizens 3. Specify the powers of the government 4. Probe the Bill is right

2. Specify the powers of citizens

300

Can the police search your car without a court issued search warrant if you are pulled over for speeding? Why or why not?

No, unless they have probable cause that can be obviously seen

400

List at least 3 rights that you are entitled to when you are accused.

Answers can be...Rights to... 1. Remain silent 2. To not say anything if it will make you look guilty 3. To legal representation/lawyer 4. A fair trial 5. A fair jury

500

What is due process?

The government has to follow all rules of procedure before it can take away someone's life, liberty, or property

Amendments

100

List the 5 freedoms that are included in the 1st amendment.

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

200

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

The 12th Amendment

300

How many states have to ratify an amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution? 1. 1/2 2. 2/3 3. 3/4 4. All

3. 3/4

400

Which amendments give the right for certain groups to vote? Explain which amendment gives which group the right to vote.

The 19th amendment gives women the right to vote. The 13th amendment gave all men the right to vote-regardless of race. The 16th amendment allows minors to vote starting from the age of 18.

500

What year was the final amendment ratified? How many amendments are there?

There are 27 amendments and the 27th amendment was ratified in 1992.

Declaration of Independance

100

What famous founding father wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence? 1. George Washington 2. John Adams 3. Thomas Jefferson 4. None of the above

3. Thomas Jefferson

200

What was the date that the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

July 4, 1776

300

What two signers of the Declaration of Independence would later become President of the United States? 1. George Washington and Ben Franklin 2. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

2. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

400

Name at least 3 people who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Answers can be... -John Hancock -Thomas Jefferson -Samuel Adams -John Adams -Benjamin Franklin *no George Washington

500

In the final voting by the Continental Congress to approve the Declaration, one colony chose not to vote. Which colony was it? 1. New York 2. South Carolina 3. California 4. Virginia

1. New York

Branches of Government

100

Name the 3 branches of government and explain what each branch does or is in charge of doing.

Executive Branch- Carries out and enforces the laws. President is in charge of the branch. Legislative Branch- Creates laws. Is headed by Congress. Judicial Branch- Interprets and reviews laws. Supreme Court is the head.

200

What are the 2 parts of Congress?

The House of Representatives and the Senate

300

How many Senators are elected from each state? How many Representatives?

There are 2 senators from each state and the representatives depends on a state's population.

400

What is the total number of U.S. Senators and House of Representatives? 1. Number changes every year 2. 100 senators, 100 representatives 3. 100 senators, 435 representatives 4. 435 senators, 100 representatives

3. 100 senators, 435 representatives

500

How often are Senators and Representatives elected?

Senators are re-elected every 6 years. Representatives are re-elected every 2 years