U.S. Constitution Flashcards
U.S. Constitution (Bill of Rights, Amendments, Articles, etc)
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
True or False: The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
True
Fill in the blank: The Constitution was signed in the year _____ .
1787
Which branch of government is established by Article I of the Constitution?
Legislative Branch
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Who is considered the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
James Madison
True or False: The Constitution can be amended.
True
What are the two houses of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Fill in the blank: The process of making an amendment to the Constitution requires a _____ vote in both houses of Congress.
two-thirds
What does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to keep and bear arms.
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
To outline the purposes and guiding principles of the document.
True or False: The Bill of Rights was ratified at the same time as the Constitution.
False
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?
Congress
