US Constitution and Founding Documents Flashcards
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Which amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?
Answer: 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment, ratified on August 18, 1920, prohibits denying the right to vote on the basis of sex.
What document preceded the U.S. Constitution as the first governing framework of the United States?
Answer: The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States from 1781 until the current Constitution took effect in 1789.
The First Amendment protects which of the following freedoms?
Answer: Freedom of speech, religion, and press
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his key role in drafting and promoting it?
Answer: James Madison
James Madison is called the 'Father of the Constitution' because of his extensive preparation and central role at the Constitutional Convention.
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
Answer: The U.S. Constitution
Article VI of the Constitution establishes it as the 'supreme Law of the Land,' meaning all other laws must conform to it.
How many branches of government does the U.S. Constitution establish?
Answer: 3
The Constitution establishes three branches: the legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (courts).