Constitution
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Who were the supporters of the Constitution ?
Federalist
What are the terms for Senators ?
6 yrs
The president and vice president must always what? when it comes to the law ?
follow the laws, no one is above the law
What plan identified with smaller states ?
New Jersey Plan
Fill in the Blank..... We the ___________
People
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
How many years does a representative serve ?
2
unicameral
What plan identified with larger states?
Virginia
In order to form a perfect ___________________
Union
What amendment deals with search and seizure ?
4th amendment
What are the qualifications to become a Senator?
30 yrs old, 9 yrs living in the united states and live in the state you represent, US Natural born citizen
What type of legislature does the Constitution set up ?
Bicameral
Explain the 3/5 Compromise ?
for every 5 slaves it counted at 3 free people
To ourselves and our posterity. Do ordain and establish this________________________________ for the United States of America.
Constitution
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What are the qualifications for the House of Representative?
25 yrs old, 7 years living in the United States, live in the state you represent, natural born citizen
Article I of the Constitution refers to....
Legislative branch
How did the Constitution Convention decide how many senators each state would receive ?
Equal representation (2)
Promote the general ________________________ and Secure the blessings of __________________,
welfare, liberty
What did the Anti-Federalist want added to the Constitution before they would ratify the document ?
Bill of Rights
Identify three powers Congress has according to the Constitution ?
Confirm Presidential appointments, taxes, regulate commerce, impeach a president, declare war
Article II and III of the Constitution identify the powers of which branches ?
II- executive
III- Judicial
How did the Constitution Convention decide how many representative each state would receive ?
Based on population
Establish __________________ insure domestic tranquility,Provide for the ____________________
Justice , Common Defense