Declaration & Constitution Review

What are unalienable rights?

• rights that can't be taken away

• rights that can be denied

• rights that are temporary

• rights that can be removed at any time

Why did the colonists write the Declaration of Independence?

• To officially break away from Britain

• As a final attempt at peace with Britain

• To form the U.S. military

• To get France on their side

What did Amendment 1 NOT declare?

• Freedom of religion

• Right to keep and bear arms

• Freedom of press

• Freedom of speech

How many branches of government are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• New York, NY

• Philadelphia, PA

• Plano, TX

• Washington D.C

What is the Preamble?

• The beginning of the constitution

• The end of the constitution

• Explains the document

• The changes to the constitution

What are the amendments?

• The beginning of the constitution

• The organization of the constitution

• The basis of the constitution

• Changes to the constitution

What did Amendment 2 declare?

• No cruel or unusual punishment

• Right to bear arms

• Speedy and Public Trial

• No double jeopardy

What are the rights of the accused?

• Speedy and public trial

• No unreasonable searches and seizures without warrant and reason

• No double jeopardy

• Impartial Jury

Which one of these men opposed the constitution?

• John Jay

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry

• Ben Franklin