Constitution
3 Branches
The Patriots
Milestones
Bill of Rights
100
The United States method of sharing power between a strong national govenment and the individual states is know as _____________
Federalism
100
The first 3 articles of the Constitution establish the 3 branches of government. Name them
Legislative, Executive and Judicial.
100

This patriot was was Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson and the 4th President of the United States

James Madison

100

The day the Congress finally voted on Lee's resolution for independence.

July 2nd, 1776

100
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
200
The United States is also a ________________, where the people elect others to represent them in government decisions.
Republic
200
What is the purpose for having 3 equal branches of government?
Check and balance of power
200
These 3 Patriots combined their talents to write a series of 85 newspaper essays under the pseudonym Publius. These essays, called, “The Federalist Papers”, effectively presented the case for the ratification of the Constitution. Who were these 3 Patriots?
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.
200

The new Constitution was submitted to the thirteen states for approval. By July of 1788 having been ratified by the necessary three fourths of the states, the Constitution became the “_______ _______ of the __________”

Supreme law...... land.....

200
The Eighth Amendment says: Exessive fines cannot be imposed; Excessing bail cannot be required and.....
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.
300
In the... republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself... Federalist No 51 What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution?
The rights of citizens, would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government
300
Only the United States Congress which consists of _________ and the ______________ has the power to make federal ______________.
The House of Representatives and the Senate Laws
300

George Mason, “Father of the Bill of Rights,” and other Anti-Federalist patriots refused to support and encourage ratification of the new Constitution until James Madison guaranteed to attach a Bill of Rights. This group of Anti-Federalist patriots realized that describing basic rights and freedoms would be crucial to safeguarding the American way of life. Name one of these Anti-Federalist patriots.

Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Edmund Randolph.

300

In 1818 Congress set the number of stripes on our American Flag to 13. A star was added as each new state entered the Union. On July 4th, 1960, the number of stars reached the present total of 50. This 50th start respresents this state. 

Hawaii. 

300
Passing laws to aid a religious institution Requiring individuals to attend religious services Punishing individuals for their religious beliefs Levying taxes to support religious institutions Which amendment prohibits federal and state government from carrying our these actions?
The first amendment
400
Several States refused to ratify the Constitution until a ___________ was added.
Bill of Rights.
400

1) ___________Department: The 2)______________ is the head of state, highest elected official in the United States and legislative leader. They must born in the United States, be at least 35 years old and a US resident for at least 14 years.

1) Executive 

2) President

400

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? During which war?

1) Francis Scott Key

2) War of 1812

400
The official motto of the United States was adopted as the nation's motto in 1956 as an alternative or replacement to the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, which was adopted when the Great Seal of the United States was created and adopted in 1782.[1][2]. What is this official Motto that is found today on our currency?
What is In God We Trust?
400
This amendment guarantees DUE PROCESS OF LAW, it also protects the accused from being coerced to testify against himself. This is the ________ th Amendment.
5th
500

Recite the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America.

We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitituion for the United States of America.

500

Congress consists of 1)_______ members. 2)_____ members of the House of Representatives and 3)______ members of the Senate.

535 members - 435 In the House 100 in the Senate

500

Patriots can sing our national anthem. Can you finish the rest of the song? " And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave _________ _________ _____ ________ _______ ________ _________ ________ ________ ________:(ten words)

 Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there: Oh, say! does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

500

On September 17, 1787, the remaining delegates walked to the front of the Assembly Room and signed their names to the Constitution. Delegates met six days a week from May to September, debating and discussing for five to six hours a day. Some delegates gave more speeches than others. This delegate gave 173 speeches. 

Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania

500
The 1st amendment guarantees 5 freedoms. Name them.
What is Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition?
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