Bill of Rights
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments in the Constitution.
What is the purpose of the 13th Amendment?
To abolish slavery
How many total votes are in the Electoral College?
538
What do the stars represent on the U.S. flag?
50 states
Beginning
What year were the first ten amendments ratified?
1791
How many amendments have been made to the United States Constitution?
27
What is the minimum age to become president?
35 years old
What do the stripes represent on the U.S. flag?
13 original colonies
Which part of the Constitution gives Congress broad powers to write laws about situations that are new and unexpected?
The Elastic Clause
What right is guaranteed by the 2nd amendment?
The right to bear arms
Which amendment prevents a state from preventing someone from voting based on their race?
15th Amendment
How many Electoral College votes are need to be elected president?
270 votes
What does the red on the U.S. flag stand for?
Courage
"We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union" is part of ....
Preamble of the Constitution
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury?
7th Amendment
Which amendment gives the president's term limit of two years?
22nd Amendment
The popular vote is defined as the vote.....
Of the people
What does the white on the U.S. Flag stand for?
Loyalty
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To explain the goal of the United States Constitution
What are the five freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, the press, the right to assemble and the right to petition.
Which amendment established the voting age of 18?
26th Amendment
What vote elects the President of the United States, popular vote or Electoral College?
Electoral College
During a parade or procession, where should the United States flag be located?
The front of the parade or procession
Does the Constitution allow for laws to be made about subjects that did not exist in 1791?
Yes (amendments)