A of C
Daniel Shays rebellion took place in what state?
Massachusetts
2nd Continental Congress adopted the D of I on what, month, day, and year?
July 4, 1776
Concurrent Powers = __________ + __________
National + State
Last state to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
How many words are in the Preamble?
52
Approval was needed by how many states before the A of C could be ratified?
13
Framework of gov't today is the
D of I
Each branch has the power to check actions of other branches is called?
Checks and Balances
Two bodies of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Popular Sovereignty =
Power belongs to the people
A of C set up a ____ central gov't with a ___ branch and the branch is ______
weak, single, Congress
List of grievances = ____ = ____
compliants, King George III
Branch of gov't includes the office of President and Vice-President?
Executive
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, PA
Domestic
Home
Congress adopted the A of C on what month, day, year?
Nov. 15, 1777
Resolution of Independence = ______ and _______ states
free, independent
Declare war, regulate trade, and print money are Concurrent Powers? True of False
False, Enumerated
Slaves were considered ________ a person during the 1787 Constitutional Convention
3/5
39
The A of of C was the first constitution? True of False
True
4 parts of the D of I
Establish Courts, collect taxes, Borrow Money, Pass Laws are Enumerated Powers? True or False
False, Concurrent
What date was the Constitution signed?
Sep. 17, 1787
Secure the blessings of Liberty is in the Preamble?
True or False
True