US constitution Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of a constitution
A
it lays out rules and regulations which must be followed by US citizens.
2
Q
what does the president embody
A
the constitution
3
Q
is the constitution rigid, TRUE OR FALSE
A
TRUE
4
Q
who were the four founding fathers
A
Jefferson, Adams, Maddison and Washington
5
Q
why is the US constitution not flexible
A
must be passed with a 2/3 majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, then ratified by 3/4 of the states
6
Q
when was the last time the us constitution was amended
A
ratified in 1992 as the Twenty-seventh Amendment.
7
Q
what are the the bill of rights
A
the first 10 amendments of the constitution
8
Q
how many amendments are there?
A
27
9
Q
how many articles are there?
A
7
