The Constitution

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  1. 2. Changes to the constitution after it was finished.
  2. 7. Who wrote the Constitution?
  3. 8. The group that wanted a large federal government, headed by Alexander Hamilton.
  4. 9. Which amendment guarantees the soldiers won’t take your home for personal use?
  5. 11. Which amendment gives the right of a fair and speedy trial?
  6. 15. The source of American government before the Constitution.
  7. 20. When was the constitutional convention started?
  8. 21. How many times has the constitution been amended?
  9. 22. Which amendment requires bail to be reasonable?
  10. 23. What article declares the constitution as the supreme law of the United States?
  11. 24. The article talking about how congress will run.
  12. 28. The name of the opening to the Constitution.
  13. 30. The article showing how the judicial branch should be run.
  14. 32. How is the Constitution split up?
  15. 33. A French political philosopher that guided the virginia plan
  16. 34. The article talking about how the president should run the country.
  17. 36. What is another name for the first 10 amendments?
  18. 37. The group that did not want a large government, headed by Patrick Henry.
  19. 38. The compromise given to ease both sides of the argument.
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  1. 1. The first 3 words to the constitution
  2. 3. The government's branch for making laws.
  3. 4. Which amendment guarantees individual freedoms such as: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and right to petition.
  4. 5. The 2nd plan for structure, favoring small states.
  5. 6. The 1215 document by king john. Very influential to our rights for life, liberty, and property.
  6. 7. The government's branch to interpret the laws.
  7. 10. The 1st plan for government structure, favoring the large states. Followed the beliefs of John Locke
  8. 12. Which amendment further defines the power balance between state and federal government?
  9. 13. Amendments made to protect the liberty of the people.
  10. 14. When was the first amendment added?
  11. 16. No ________ without representation.
  12. 17. Which amendment requires a trial for any crime committed?
  13. 18. The government's branch consisting of the president.
  14. 19. Which amendment declares that individuals have other fundamental rights other than those in the constitution?
  15. 20. When was the 2nd continental congress called to make the articles of confederation?
  16. 24. What article outlines state relations?
  17. 25. When was the constitution ratified?
  18. 26. What article outlines the process of amending the constitution?
  19. 27. Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizure?
  20. 29. a proposal for an amendment must be adopted either by Congress or by a _____________
  21. 31. The approval of the constitution by the states.
  22. 35. What article describes the process of establishing the constitution?