History Then & Now
What was the original name of New York City when it was founded by the Dutch?
New Amsterdam
On what date was the Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
What is the highest court in the United States?
The U.S. Supreme Court
Which amendment protects the right to a speedy and public trial?
6th Amendment
What was the original name of Istanbul?
Constantinople
How many original states were represented at the Constitutional Convention?
12 States
How many justices normally sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
How many amendments are currently in the U.S. Constitution?
27
What ancient structure in Rome still stands today and was once used for gladiatorial contests?
The Colosseum
How many articles are in the original U.S. Constitution?
Seven
What document signed in 1215 is considered a major foundation of English constitutional law?
Magna Carta
Name the five freedoms and what amendment is this apart of?
speech, press, religion, assembly, petition,
First Amendment
What organization, founded in 1945, continues to operate today with the goal of promoting international cooperation and peace?
The United Nations
What do articles 1, 2, 3 deal with?
the three branches
Article 1-legislative branch
Article 2- executive branch
Article 3- judicial branch
What 1964 federal law prohibited discrimination in many areas of public life and employment?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
what are the first ten amendments called
bill of rights.