Foundations
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
Who has the power to approve treaties made by the president?
The Senate
Article II covers what?
The Executive Branch
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
where was the constitutional convention held?
Philadelphia
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
Who can veto a bill?
The President
Article I establishes which branch?
The Legislative Branch
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
witch compromise created a two house congress?
The Great Compromise
Which amendment gives the right to a speedy and public trial?
6th Amendment
Who can override a veto?
Congress with a 2/3 vote
Article III creates which branch?
The Judicial Branch
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
What city served as the nation’s capital when the Constitution was first ratified?
New York City
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
4th amendment
Who has the power to impeach the president?
The House of Representatives
Article V explains what process?
Amending the Constitution
What do we call the two-house structure of Congress?
Bicameral legislature
Which document first outlined why the colonies wanted independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
Article VI contains what important clause?
The Supremacy Clause
Who has the power to approve treaties?
The Senate