Flashcard on the Bill of Rights and Constitution

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How does the Bill of Rights protect the basic rights of citizens?

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It places limits on the powers of government

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How many states did the Constitution need to ratify or agree to it?

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9, nine

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Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

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James Madison

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What were the people who opposed The Constitution called?

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Anti-Federalists

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How many amendments to Constitution were written to protect individual and state rights in the Bill of Rights?

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10, ten

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What is an amendment?

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change or addition to a written document.

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Did George Washington want to be president?

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No, he was reluctant to be president.

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Who was the African American astronomer and surveyor that helped complete the design for Washington, D.C.?

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Benjamin Banneker

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Freedom of Religion

Options: American citizens must follow a single state-sanctioned religion., American citizens can practice whatever religion they want to!

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American citizens can practice whatever religion they want to!

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Freedom of Speech

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American citizens have the right to speak about their opinions, feelings, and ideas.