States, Capitals
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
10
What amendment allows all men to vote?
15th amendment
What are the requirements to run for/be elected for president?
Must be born American citizen, 35 years of age, lived in US for at least 14 years
Why did America separate from great Britain?
To gain independence from monarchy
What is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing
What is the 10th amendment in the bill of rights?
The constitution belongs to the people rather than the states.
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th amendment
How long is a term for supreme court justice?
Lifetime or as long as they choose
Was America free when signing the Declaration of Independence?
No
What was the first state?
Delaware
What amendment allows you to bear arm?
2nd amendment
What is the 19th amendment?
Allows women to vote
Requirements for senate?
30 years of age, natural born US citizen for 9 years, must live in state represented
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Capital of USA?
Washington D.C.
What is the 8th amendment in the bill of rights?
No cruel or unusual punishments
How amendments are in the constitution?
27
Requirements for house of representatives?
25 years of age, US citizen for 7 years, must live in state represented
Who wrote the first draft of the constitution?
James Madison
What were the 2 capitals before Washington D.C.?
New York and Philadelphia
6th amendment
Does the constitution and bill of rights have the same amendments listed?
Yes
What is the youngest age requirement for a government position?
21
How many people signed the constituion?
56