James Madison
The Bill of Rights
State Law or Federal Law?
Articles of Confederation
Preamble
100

James Madison became President of the United States. What number President was he? 

4th

100

Right to keep and bear arms

2nd

100

Drivers generally cannot text while driving.

State Law

100

What was the first constitution of the United States?

The Articles of Confederation.

100

What are the first three words of the Preamble?

We the People

200

Madison believed the government should have three branches. What are those 3 branches?

Legislative, Judicial, Executive 

200


Five freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

1st

200

Minimum Drinking Age

Federal

200

There was only one branch of government in the original Articles of Confederation. Which branch? 

Legislative

200

What does " Union" mean in the Preamble?

To bring the states together and create a stronger nation.

300

In what Southern state was James Madison born? 

Virginia

300

Protection from unreasonable searches

4th

300

Motorcycle riders must wear helmets

State

300

Because the Founders were did not want another king, who had most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?

The individual states

300

One word that comes to mind when you hear " domestic Tranquility".

Peace

400

Madison believed the United States needed a stronger ____________ government.

National or Federal

400

Fair and speedy criminal trial; Right to have a lawyer

6th

400

Drivers cannot pump their own gas at ordinary retail gas stations.

State

400

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

The United States Constitution

400

The Preamble is the ________________ to the Constitution. 

introduction

500

James Madison's nickname was the _________ of the Constitution because he played such a major role in creating it. 

Father

500

No cruel punishment or excessive bail/fines

8th

500

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Federal

500

In order to pass any important laws, __________ states had to agree. 

9

500

How many words make up the preamble to the constituion (the closest number gets the points). 

52