constitution and bill of rights

The Constitution set up a government with 3 different branches. The legislative, executive, and the _______.

Which TWO freedoms were NOT guaranteed by the bill of rights?

• Guarantees the right to vote for all men regardless of race.

• Guarantees the right to a quick and speedy trial.

• Guarantees the right to own firearms.

• Guarantees the right to vote for all women.

Select all of the branches of the Federal Government.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Federal Branch

• Executive Branch

First government of the US that lasted for 9 years, and failed due to its absence of a strong central gov’t

• New Jersey Plan

• Articles of Confederation

• Legislature

• Constitution

Bob wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the way the government is treating convicts in federal prisons. Because of his letter, Bob was arrested and placed in jail. Which amendment was violated?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 8th

• 1st

A Supreme Court Justice is appointed for life.

• True

• False

This amendment guarantees that rights not specifically listed in the constitution belong to the people.

• 1st amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 9th amendment

• 10th amendment

Right to have a jury trial in a CIVIL case . . . total must be $20 or more.

• 2nd Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

Father of the Constitution and author of most of the Bill of Rights -

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

In the Senate, each state had the same number of representatives.

• True

• False