Part 6- Federalism & the Amendments

What principle of the Constitution is displayed be requiring states to have a representative type of government?

• Separation of powers

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Are new states able to be admitted to the Union?

• No way, 50 is enough

• Yes, everyone wants to be part of the United States

• Yes, we have grown from 13 to 50 states

• Yes, if the Chief Justice says so

What is true about the Constitution?

• It is our second constitution

• It is a living document

• It is the supreme law of the land

• It is perfect, so it does not need to be changed

How many amendments does our Constitution have?

• 0

• 21

• 27

• 50

What portion of Congress need to agree to propose an amendment?

• 1/5

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 7/8

What portion of the states need to agree to ratify an amendment?

• 1/5

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 7/8

How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 13

Which amendments are the Bill of Rights?

• First 10

• All of them

• First one

• First 5

What rights are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

• No quartering of soldiers

Which amendment prevents cruel or unusual punishments?

• 2nd

• 4th

• 6th

• 8th