The beginning of the Constitution
Who was the primary author of the US constitution?
James Madison
What is a check/balance?
A way one branch of goverment makes sure there is equal power within the US government.
What is the bill of rights?
the first 10 amendments to the constitution
What is an amendment to the Constitution?
A change/improvement
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Who appoints supreme court judges?
The Executive (presidential) branch
To have weapons/guns
What does the 13th amendment stop?
Slavery
What came before the Constitution?
The Articles of Federation
Name a way Congress can keep the President (The Executive branch) in check?
-Approving financials within the government.
-Approving members of the President's Cabinet
-Approving Supreme court judges
-Overriding vetos by the president
What does the 3rd amendment state?
To not quarter/house soldiers
What did the 18th amendment do?
It made alcohol illegal
In which city was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative (congress), Executive (president) and Judicial (Supreme court)
Why is a speedy trial important? (4th amendment)
So you don't sit in a jail for a long time waiting for a sentence
Which group gained rights from the 19th Amendment?
Women! It gave women the right to vote.
What vow did the writers take when writing the Constitution?
How many:
Senators are there?
House Representatives are there?
100 Senators
435 House Reps
-Religion
-the press/journalism
-Speech
-Assembly/gathering
-Petition
What amendment was created during the Vietnam war? Why?
The 26th Amendment. 18 year olds were old enough to fight in War, but too young to vote.