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Amendments
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Branches of the Government
Rights
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How many amendments are there?
27
100
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
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The Declaration stated that in a democracy, power comes from the who?
The People
100
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
100

True or False; you are only granted the rights listed in the constitution

False

200

When was the most recent amendment ratified?

 The 27th amendment prohibits Congress from changing its salary compensation until after the mid-term election.

200
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
200
Who was the person accused of being a tyrant in the Declaration?
King George II of England (Britain)
200
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

Bill of Rights

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How many states must ratify an amendment for it to be added to the Constitution?

3/4 (38)

300

Why did the Constitutional Convention meet ?

To edit the Articles of Confederation

300
Name three "unalienable rights" in the Declaration, that been given to all human beings by their Creator, and for which governments are created to protect.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
300
The judicial department is made up of?
judges and courts
300

What are the freedoms listed in the first amendment?

People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.

400

Which US amendment has been repealed?

18 - by the 21

400
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
400

"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures" is a reference to what act?

Quartering Act

400
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
400

A police officer decides to randomly search your house. What right does this violate?

4th

500

Which amendment tells us that any powers not granted to the federal government go to the state?

10th

500

What is a Federalist?

A federalist is a person that supports the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Wanted a strong central government

500

Why did Colonists believe they had a right to make the demands of the Declaration?

British Citizens under the British Bill of Rights

500
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & House of Representatives (congress)
500

Why did the people who wrote the Constitution include a Bill of Rights?

to protect individuals from the government