the united states constitution

Question 1

what is the preamble?

Answer 1

“We the people of the united state, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america.”

Question 2

which article establishes the legislative branch, called congress, composed of HOR and senate , and defines their powers?

Answer 2

Article I

Question 3

which article establishes the executive branch, composed of the president and vice president, and defines their duties and powers?

Answer 3

Article II

Question 4

which article establishes the judicial branch, the supreme court and other federal courts, and defines the jurisdiction of these courts? treason is also defined

Answer 4

Article III

Question 5

which article describes the relationships between the states and formation of new states?

Answer 5

article IV

Question 6

which article provides a way to amend the constitution and make changes in it by the passage of amendments?

Answer 6

Article V

Question 7

which article assumes the debts owed under the articles of confederation and makes the constitution the supreme law of the land?

Answer 7

Article VI

Question 8

which article provides for the ratification of the constitution when nine states approve it?

Answer 8

Article VII

Question 9

what date was the bill of rights adopted?

Answer 9

december 15, 1791

Question 10

freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom from unreasonable searches, right to assemble, and right to petition are highlights of what?

Answer 10

the bill of rights

Question 11

right to jury trial and counsel, right to summon witness, no illegal loss of liberty, no excessive bail or fines, and just compensation for property are highlights of what?

Answer 11

the bill of rights

Question 12

freedom of speech, freedom of speech, freedom of press, and right to assemble peacefully to petition the government are under what amendment?

Answer 12

amendment 1

Question 13

the right of citizens to keep and bear arms is under what amendment?

Answer 13

amendment 2

Question 14

in times of peace, citizens are not forced to feed and keep soldiers is under what amendment?

Answer 14

amendment 3

Question 15

citizens cannot be searched without a proper warrant is under what amendment?

Answer 15

amendment 4

Question 16

what amendment contains several important rights concerning the police and courts?

Answer 16

amendment 5

Question 17

what amendment contains the rights of an accused person during a court trial?

Answer 17

amendment 6

Question 18

for any suit that is over twenty dollars in value, a person can request a jury trial is under what amendment?

Answer 18

amendment 7

Question 19

the courts cannot request excessive bail nor use excessive fines is under what amendment?

Answer 19

amendment 8

Question 20

the people have more rights than those listed in the constitution is under what amendment?

Answer 20

amendment 9

Question 21

those rights not given to the federal government by the constitution still belong to the states or the people is under what amendment?

Answer 21

amendment 10

Question 22

how much of the states is required to ratify an amendment?

Answer 22

3/4