Amendments
1st
Any change in the Constitution is called
Amendments
Who was the king of England during the American revolution?
George III
What are the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
Unalienable rights
This amendment abolished slavery.
13th
What are the supporters of the Constitution; led by: Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison called?
Federalists
Who was the delegate from New York who wanted a strong national government at the convention?
Alexander Hamilton
What is the longest time a person can serve as president?
10 years
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18
26th
Which branch of the government interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
"The father of the constitution"
James Madison
Who does not have an official role in changing/amending the constitution?
The president
Search and arrest warrants.
4th
What is the split authority among the legislative, executive and judicial branches called?
Who was the inventor; Oldest delegate to the constitutional convention?
Benjamin Franklin
If the president and vice president cannot serve, who will?
Speaker of the house
Ensures that citizens' civil cases can be heard and decided upon by a jury of their peers.
7th
The agreement providing a dual system of congressional representation?
The Great Compromise
Patrick Henry
What city did the Constitutional Convention meet in 1787?
Philadelphia