Amendments
How many total amendments are there?
27
Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
What happened to America on September 11, 2001?
There was a terrorist attack on the United States.
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
Democratic and Republican
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John Roberts
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is a change to the Constitution called?
Amendment
Who is considered the Father of our country?
George Washington
How old do you have to be to vote in a federal election?
18
Who was the last Justice that was appointed?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
What amendment protects us from double jeopardy?
The 5th amendment
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1787
Who were the Axis Powers in WWII?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
When do we hold a federal election?
Be Specific
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Which Justice did George H.W. Bush appoint?
Clarence Thomas
What amendments protect us in a criminal trial?
Amendments 5 and 6
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, 7 articles, and the 27 amendments.
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election and run for federal office.
How many terms does a president get, and for a total of how many years?
Four terms and a total of 10 years
Who was the first Italian-American Justice?
Antonin Scalia
What is the 11th amendment?
Allows the SCOTUS original jurisdiction to state suits
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
Name all 5 U.S. territories.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
How many electoral votes does someone need to win the presidency?
270
Who was the fifth woman appointed to the Supreme Court?
Amy Coney Barrett