History
Who drafted the Bill Of Rights
James Madison
How many parts are there to the first amendment and what are they?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Which Amendment gives power to the states?
10th Amendment
19th amendment
Guarantees women the right to vote.
What is an amendment to the Constitution?
a formal revision or addition to the document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of a government.
When were the first 10 amendments, the Bill of Rights, ratified?
December 15, 1791
Is the burning of the flag protected by the First Amendment? Which one?
Yes
Symbol of Free Speech
Which amendment grants you the power to remain silent?
5th Amendment
Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.
7th Amendment
How does the 10th Amendment limit the powers of the federal government?
ensures that any power not given to the federal government in the Constitution belongs to the states/people. Serves as a check on federal authority.
Who finalized the Bill Of Rights?
Virginia's Legislature
What is the freedom to press?
prohibits the government from abridging the right of the public to receive information and express opinions, including through the media
Which Amendment gives the government the power to grant a federal income tax?
16th Amendment
What amendments are known as the reconstruction amendments
13th, 14th 15th
Why was the 18th amendment passed and why was it later repealed by the 21st Amendment?
the government thought it would benefit work production by prohibiting alcohol which led to illegal underground bars which led to the override of the 18th amendment.
When was the 27th Amendment added?
May 7, 1992
If the U.S is at war, can someone speak freely about being opposed to it?
False, under times of war, no one can oppose the actions the government takes
What did the 18th Amendment prohibit in relation to alcohol?
(4actions)
Manufacture, sell, transport, export
Changes the dates of presidential and congressional terms.
20th Amendment
Which Amendment would grant you citizenship if you were born in the United States?
14th Amendment
What were the Federalist Papers and why were they important to the Amendments?
A series of 85 essays that seek to explain the United States Constitution and the American system of government, which led to the Bill of Rights
What was the court case that took away the freedom to speech in times of war?
Schenck v. United States
Under the 25th amendment, when a president needs to temporarily leave commission, who does he have to declare unable to discharge the powers and duties of the president to?
The President Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House
Which Amendments put limitations on the government
10th, 11th, 22nd, 27th
What does the 27th Amendment prohibit?
members of Congress from granting themselves pay raises during the current session