US Constitution
The first 10 amendments in the Constitution are called what?
The Bill of Rights.
List the three branches of government.
Executive, legislative and judicial.
The right to bear arms.
The 2nd amendment.
This amendment protects several freedoms including the freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, freedom of the press, and religious freedom.
The 1st amendment.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
According to the Constitution, how many Senators is each state entitled to?
Two
Congress is made up of two houses; one is called the House of Representatives and the other is called the ________?
The Senate
This amendment prevents the government from performing searches or seizures without a warrant or probable cause.
The 4th amendment.
This amendment prevents the government from forcing homeowners to allow soldiers to stay in their home.
The 3rd amendment.
Who was the 2nd president of the United States?
John Adams
How many articles are there in the US Constitution?
Seven.
Which branch of government includes the President, Vice President and presidential cabinet?
The Executive Branch.
This amendment says that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime (no double jeopardy) and that they cannot be imprisoned without due process of the law.
The 5th amendment.
This amendment states that no person shall be subjected to excessive fines and/or cruel and unusual punishment.
The 8th Amendment.
This type of person believed central government should have limited power.
Anti-federalist.
The beginning of the US Constitution is called the Preamble. What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the People.
This branch of government decides whether or not a law is constitutional.
The Judicial Branch.
This amendment provided people who are accused of crimes with the right to a speedy and public trial.
The 6th amendment.
This amendment extends the right to a jury trial in Federal civil cases.
The 7th Amendment.
This type of person believes in a powerful central government.
Federalists
What does "separation of powers" refer to?
Separating the government into three branches of government with different powers.
This branch of government is responsible for making laws for the country.
The Legislative Branch.
This amendment says that any power not given to the federal government belongs to the states and/or to the people.
The 10th Amendment.
This amendment states that people have rights in addition to what is not listed in the Constitution.
The 9th Amendment.
What was America's first form of government called?
The Articles of Confederation