Introduction & History of the Bill of Rights. The original Constitution, as proposed in 1787 in Philadelphia and as ratified by the states, contained very few individual rights guarantees, as the framers were primarily focused on establishing the machinery for an effective federal government.
There are 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour; 60 * 60 = 3,600 seconds in an hour. 3,600 / 45 seconds = 80. And to cross-check: 80 mph * 5,280 feet in a mile = 422,400 feet per hour / 60 = 7,040 feet per minute / 60 = 117 1/3 feet per second * 45 seconds = 5,280 feet in 45 seconds.
Introduction-Average Speed in Action. You and your friend decided to take your brand-new red sports car out for a spin. Your car is capable of speeds up to 220 mph. You drove 45 miles in 1.25 hours. At the end of your trip, your friend tells you that your average speed during the trip is 36 miles per hour.