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Is known as the “ Father of the constitution” for his key role in drafting and Promoting the document

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James Madison

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was the First President of the United States and served as the President of the constitutional convention

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George Washington

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coauthored the Federalist Papers and was the first chef justice of the United States.

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John Jay

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What year was the Constitution of the United States drafted?

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1787

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True or False: The Constitution was l created to replace the Articles of Confederation.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Constitution was signed in _______.

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Philadelphia

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What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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Which document served as the foundation for the U.S. Constitution?

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The Articles of Confederation

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Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?

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James Madison

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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Constitution? A) Federalism B) Separation of Powers C) Monarchy D) Checks and Balances

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C) Monarchy

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What does the system of checks and balances do?

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Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

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True or False: The Constitution can be amended.

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True

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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Fill in the blank: The Constitution was ratified by ______ states.

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nine

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What is the main body of the Constitution that outlines the structure of government?

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The Articles

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Which article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?

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Article I

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Short Answer: What is the purpose of the Preamble?

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To outline the goals and purposes of the Constitution.

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Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished slavery? A) 13th B) 14th C) 15th D) 19th

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A) 13th

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What principle divides power between national and state governments?

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Federalism

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True or False: The Constitution was initially ratified without the Bill of Rights.

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True

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What is the process for amending the Constitution?

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Proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by a national convention.

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Fill in the blank: The Constitution includes ______ articles.

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seven

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Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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What does the term 'ratification' mean in the context of the Constitution?
The official approval of the Constitution by the states.
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Short Answer: What role did the Federalist Papers play in ratification of the Constitution?
They were written to support and promote the ratification of the Constitution.
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Who were the Anti-Federalists?
Opponents of the Constitution who favored stronger state governments.
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True or False: The Constitution establishes a unitary system of government.
False
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What body is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
The Judicial Branch, specifically the Supreme Court.
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What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties and rights from government infringement.
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How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
Ten amendments.
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True or False: The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1789.
False, it was ratified in 1791.
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Fill in the blank: The First Amendment protects the freedoms of ______, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
religion
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What does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to keep and bear arms.
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Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes?
The Third Amendment.
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True or False: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
True.
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What legal protections does the Fifth Amendment provide?
Protection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process.
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What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
The right to a fair trial, including the right to counsel and an impartial jury.
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Which amendment addresses civil suits?
The Seventh Amendment.
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Fill in the blank: The Eighth Amendment prohibits ______ and unusual punishments.
cruel
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True or False: The Ninth Amendment states that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.
True.
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What does the Tenth Amendment state?
That powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or the people.
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What is an amendment?
A formal change or addition to the Constitution.
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How many total amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
Twenty-seven amendments.
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Which amendment abolished slavery?
The Thirteenth Amendment.
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True or False: The Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
True.
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What does the Fifteenth Amendment prohibit?
The denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
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Fill in the blank: The Nineteenth Amendment grants women the right to ______.
vote
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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The Twenty-sixth Amendment.
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What is the significance of the Twenty-second Amendment?
It limits the president to two terms in office.
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True or False: The Twenty-fifth Amendment deals with presidential succession.
True.
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What does the First Amendment's Establishment Clause prohibit?
The government from establishing an official religion.
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Which amendment protects the right to free speech?
The First Amendment.
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Fill in the blank: The Fourth Amendment requires a ______ to conduct a search.
warrant
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What is the purpose of the Fifth Amendment's due process clause?
To ensure fair treatment through the judicial system.
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True or False: The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial.
True.
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What does the Eighth Amendment address regarding bail?
It prohibits excessive bail.
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Which amendment provides for the right to assemble peacefully?
The First Amendment.
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Fill in the blank: The Ninth Amendment acknowledges that there are ______ rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
other
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What is the significance of the Tenth Amendment in federalism?
It emphasizes the division of powers between the federal government and the states.
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True or False: The Bill of Rights only applies to the federal government.
False, it also applies to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
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What is the process for amending the Constitution?
Proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, and ratified by three-fourths of the states.
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Which amendment prohibits the imposition of excessive fines?
The Eighth Amendment.
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Fill in the blank: The First Amendment protects the right to ______ the government.
petition
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What does the term 'due process' refer to?
Legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
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True or False: The Third Amendment is often cited in modern legal cases.
False, it is rarely invoked.
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What is the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause?
It prohibits states from denying any person equal protection under the law.
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Which amendment is known for its role in civil rights?
The Fourteenth Amendment.
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Fill in the blank: The Sixteenth Amendment allows Congress to levy ______ taxes.
income
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What does the Twenty-fourth Amendment prohibit?
Poll taxes in federal elections.
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True or False: The Twenty-third Amendment grants residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections.
True.
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What does the Twenty-first Amendment do?
Repeals the Eighteenth Amendment, ending Prohibition.
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Fill in the blank: The Bill of Rights was introduced by ______ Madison.
James

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