Government
This branch of Government makes laws.
The Legislative Branch
"The Father of the Bill of Rights"
James Madison
Divides power between the State and Federal Governments.
Federalism
How many Supreme Court Justices are there NOW?
9
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Congress could not ban slavery until what year?
1808
What member of the Presidential Cabinet oversees national defense?
Secretary of War
This branch of Government enforces laws.
The Executive Branch
"The Great Compromiser"
A well-known AntiFederalist
Samuel Adams
Washington believed that the addition of Political parties would do what to the nation?
Divide the nation
Introduction to the Constitution
The Preamble
How many states had to approve the Constitution for it to be ratified?
Nine
This branch of Government interprets laws and makes sure that they are constitutional.
The Judicial Branch
The leader of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
Federalist who called for the Constitutional Convention
Alexander Hamilton
Which voting requirement during this time do we not have to do anymore?
You do not have to own land to be able to vote.
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
How long can the President serve?
2 terms
This house of Government has representation that is equal across the board.
The Senate
Wrote the Federalist papers alongside James Madison and Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
What was the main feeling about Government in 1776?
People were afraid of big Government
Who appoints the presidential cabinet?
The President
Which State was the last to approve the constitution?
Rhode Island
What does the word ratify mean?
To officially approve
This house of Government has representation that is based on population.
House of Representatives
The first Vice President and runner-up to becoming the first President of the United States
John Adams
What Form of Government did we live under before we met for the Constitutional Convention?
Articles of Confederation
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What was the Compromise on Slavery during the Constitutional Congress named?
The 3/5ths compromise
What member of the Presidential cabinet oversees relationships with other countries?
Secretary of State