Constitution Basics

Question 1

Amendment 1

Answer 1

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and to petition against the government without consequence

Question 2

Amendment 2

Answer 2

Right to bear arms

Question 3

Amendment 3

Answer 3

No forced quartering of the soldiers

Question 4

Amendment 4

Answer 4

Protects people from unreasonable search and seizure

Question 5

Amendment 5

Answer 5

self incrimination, double jeopardy, people can not be deprived of natural rights without due process of the law, eminent domain

Question 6

Amendment 6

Answer 6

Right to speedy trial and impartial jury

Question 7

Amendment 7

Answer 7

Right to a jury

Question 8

Amendment 8

Answer 8

Right from cruel and harsh punishment and excessive bond

Question 9

Amendment 9

Answer 9

Protects unenumerated rights// protects rights of people that are not listed under the constitution

Question 10

Amendment 10

Answer 10

Powers Reserved to the States or people are those not delegated to the federal government under the constitution, and those that are not prohibited by the constitution

Question 11

Amendment 13

Answer 11

Outlaws slavery, except as a criminal punishment

Question 12

Amendment 14

Answer 12

Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws

Question 13

Amendment 15

Answer 13

Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote on basis of race, color , or precious condition of servitude

Question 14

Article 1

Answer 14

Legislative Branch

Question 15

Article 2

Answer 15

Executive Branch

Question 16

Article 3

Answer 16

Judicial Branch

Question 17

Article 4

Answer 17

States rights and expectations

Question 18

When was the Constitution written and ratified

Answer 18

Written 1787, Ratified 1789

Question 19

Why was the constitution written

Answer 19

Listed under the preamble

• Justice
• Ensure domestic tranquility
• provide for common defense
• promote general welfare
• Secure blessings of liberty