Governments
What does the Executive Branch do?
It is in charge of enforcing laws.
How many times did the Constitution get amended?
27 times
Who said he was retired forever but was called back to to help?
Gorge Washington
What is the beginning of the Constuion?
The Preamble
What are the three branches of government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
What does the Legislative Branch do?
They are in charge of creating laws
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th 1776
Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
What document separates the U.S.A. from the British?
The Declaration of Independence.
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the People
What does the Judicial Branch do?
There in charge of defining laws
How old was Benjamin Franklin at the Constitutional convention.
81
What was one of the lawyers that was from New York and in the Constitutional Convention?
Alexander Hamilton
What states the rights of the people?
The Bill of Rights
Who were the men that signed the Constitution that became President? ( there are 2 )
George Washington and James Madison
What does the State Government do?
It is only in charge of the State
Where did the U.S. Constitution get signed?
Philadelphia
What was one of the lawyers that was from Virginia and in the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
What was the first Goverment?
The Articles of Confederation
How many people signed the Constitution?
39
What does the Federal Government do?
It deals with the whole nation
Who was the first person to sign the Constitution?
George Washington
Who was the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What is the supreme law of land?
The Constitution
How many words are in the constitution?
4,400