Framers
Who was the famous New Yorker who was present during the convention for the Constitution? (Also famous for his Broadway musical).
Alexander Hamilton
What is the first Amendment?
Why was the document written to begin with?
To replace a weak Articles of Confederation.
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the document, showing the goals of the framers.
James Madison.
To establish the framework of the rest of the document.
What does the fifth amendment state?
Help for criminals proceeding against those ACCUSED of committing crimes.
What does the Constitution protect?
Protects the basic rights of the people.
"We the People of the United States,"
Which state did not want to sign the Constitution?
What do the first three articles talk about? (Think three).
The three branches of government.
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What are the first ten rights of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights.
What does the preamble restrict?
The U.S Supreme Court ruled that it does not grant the government any power on its own, the people give the power.
Who was the very famous Virginian presenting during the convection?
George Washington.
What does article five demonstrate?
Rules put into place when there are attempts to change the constitution.
Which amendment grands freedom to slaves?
How does the document ensure longevity?
Protects a stable and predictable framework for our government.
Which branch uses the preamble the most?
Judicial, to understand the foundation of their intention.
Who was the oldest delegate present? (100 hundred dollar bill)
Benjamin Franklin.
Which branch of government does the third article explain?
The judicial branch.
Which amendment prohibited the making, transporting, and selling of alcoholic beverages?
18th amendment.
How does the document define government power?
What state was Govuverneur Morris from, the writer of the preamble?
Pennsylvania.