Constitution and Bill of Rights Review

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What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?

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We the People

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What are changes or additions to the Constitution called?

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Amendment

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The 8th Amendment states that it is illegal to do what?

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Give cruel and unusual punishment.

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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

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It protects the basic rights of individual citizens.

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Who wrote the Bill of Rights and is also considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

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What is the purpose of the preamble?

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It introduces the Constitution and the reason it was written.

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What is Federalism?

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States share power with the federal government.

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution

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Which amendment states that anyone accused of a crime has the right to have a trial by jury?

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6th Amendment