Cards in this guide (12)
Who was President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787
George Washington
George Washington was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention (aka Philadelphia Convention) in 1787.
What five liberties are protected by the first amendment
The first amendment of the US Constitution protects the freedom
of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to
peacefully assemble, and the right to petition the government. This
amendment is part of the Bill of Rights.
Which amendment guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime
What amendment was designed specifically to deal with an economic issue
Which group demanded a bill of rights should be added to the Constitution after it was ratified
Which amendment guarantees the right for all Americans to bear arms
Which of the following is an example of a political amendment
President is limited to two terms in office
What terms can be used to describe money that is earned by government when it levies taxes
The Bill of Rights used ideas from what legal documents
Each state's bill of rights
English charters
Colonial grants
(All of the above)
Of the following who was an active Anti-Federalist
The right for a citizen to bear arms is protected under which amendment
The second amendment of the US Constitution.
Which of the following is not considered a suffrage amendment
The term limit of a president is two years