US Constitution Flashcards
1
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State the preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
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We the people of the United States, 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
blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and
establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
2
Q
What are the first 10 amendments called?
A
The Bill of Rights
3
Q
When was the U.S. Constitution signed?
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17 September 1787
4
Q
What are the first 10 amendments?
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- Freedom of religion
- Right to bear arms
- NO soldier should be quartered without consent of the owner
- Right against unreasonable search and seizure
- Right to remain silent
- Right to a speedy and public trial
- Right to trial by jury
- Concerns bail, fines and punishments
- Guarantees and reserves the rights of the people
- “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”