Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Bill of Rights

bill of rights

QuestionAnswer
What was the Magna Carta? Freedoms given to any person in England.
What is a Minute Man? A person who can be ready to fight in a "minute".
When was the Declaration of Independence signed? July 4, 1776
What is George Mason known as? "The father of the bill of rights"
What was the purpose of the first Continental Congress? Fairness.
What did the Second Continental Congress contain plans for? Going to war.
The Articles of the Confederation contained plans for __________________________. Our new nation.
What year was the Constitution created and signed? 1787
What year was the Constitution ratified? 1788
Why was the bill of rights added to our Constitution? So that the people of our country can have personal rights.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? 10
What freedoms does the First amendment give? The freedom of speech, religon, assemble, and press.
The second amendment allows you to __________ _______. bear arms
The third amendment doesn't allow soliders to ____________ without the owners' ___________. Quarter, permission
The fourth amendment protects the people from police to "__________, and ____________" without warrants. Search, seize
The fifth amendment protects you from being __________ ___________ for one crime. charged twice
The sixth amendment ensures a ________ and __________ _______. fair, speedy trial
The seventh amendment ensures a _______ by __________. trial, jury
The eighth amendment prohibits any __________ and ________________ punishments. cruel, unusual
The nineth amendment gives the people more ___________. powers
The tenth amendment states that powers that are not given to the people by the government, are deciced by the _____________. States.
Created by: user-2031500
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards