Constitution History
The American Colonies gained Independence by winning this War against Britain in 1783
Revolutionary War
This branch of government makes the laws for the nation
Legislative Branch
Name the two houses (or chambers) of the Legislative branch.
Senate & House of Representatives
This Amendment guarantees our "right to bear arms"
Second Amendment
On what DAY in 1776 did the United States declare independence from Britain in the Declaration of Independence, sparking the Revolutionary War
July 4th
The first President of the United States under the Constitution
This branch of government enforces the laws of the nation
Executive Branch
This chamber/house of Congress (also called the upper house) has 100 members
Senate
This term refers to the first 10 Amendments, written by James Madison to ensure citizens certain protections from Federal Government
Bill of Rights
When something is changed or added to the Constitution, what is it called?
Amendment
This person, who would eventually become the 3rd President of the United States, is credited as being the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE is appointed by the __________ and approved by the Senate.
President
What is the term of office for a U.S. Representative
2 years
Name 2 of the 5 freedoms guaranteed in the 1st Amendment to the Constitution
Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Petition
Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress in the Constitution?
Collect Taxes; Declare War; Appoint Federal Judges; Make laws
Appoint Federal Judges
The name of first plan for U.S. Government (later replaced by the current Constitution)
Articles of Confederation
This branch of government can declare war
Legislative
How are the 435 members of the House of Representatives divided among the states?
Acceptable Answers: Census, population,
This Amendment guarantees our freedom from cruel and unusual punishment at the hands of the government
Who is the head of the U.S. House of Representatives (title of the office, not the person's name)
Speaker of the House
During the Constitutional Convention, the "Great Compromise" helped delegates from large and small states come to a decision about how states would be represented in this BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT
Legislative Branch
(Congress accepted for half credit)
How many Justices sit on the Supreme Court
9
The person in this OFFICE (name the title) is the head of the Senate, and acts as tie breaker when necessary.
Vice President
The 13th Amendment made this illegal
What does the Electoral College do?
Elects the President of the United States