History & Political Origins
Who was the lead author of the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
What part of government is responsible for making or enacting laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the most fundamental right guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution?
Religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition
What amendment established the right to vote for all U.S. citizens regardless of race?
The 15th Amendment
Which case decision created the right to privacy?
Griswold v. Connecticut
What was a driving force in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?
Defiance of the colonies
How was the power to conduct foreign relations divided in the U.S. Constitution?
Executive & legislative branches
Which amendments of the U.S. Constitution guarantee civil rights?
Bill of Rights and Amendments 13-15
Which amendment ended slavery and involuntary servitude except for those convicted of a crime?
The 13th Amendment
Which case brought an end to separate-but-equal treatment of African Americans?
Brown v. Board of Education
What year was the final draft of the U.S. Constitution completed?
1787
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines the federal government?
The first three articles
What part of the Constitution guaranteed a judicial review of the law?
Article III and Article VI of the Constitution
What amendment provided citizens equal protection of all laws irrespective of race or gender?
14th Amendment
Which case established the right to privacy for married couples?
Griswold v. Connecticut
Who was the primary drafter of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
Which power is granted to the federal government that has led to debates about the Commerce Clause?
The authority to regulate interstate commerce
What two amendments established equal rights for all citizens?
14th and 15th Amendments
In which amendment is the separation of church and state mentioned?
1st Amendment
Which case established the right to terminate a pregnancy for a woman?
Roe v. Wade
Who wrote many of the Federalist Papers in support of the U.S. Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the most significant challenge to federal power brought forth by the structure of the U.S. Constitution?
State Sovereignty
What part of the bill of rights protects personal liberty?
The 1st Amendment
Which amendment created the office of vice president for federal elections?
12th Amendment
Which case established the rights of LGBTQ citizens in the US?
Altitude Express Inc. v. Zarda, Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia and R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission