Vocabulary
The first 10 amendments are in this Example: The right to own a weapon
Bill of Rights
A __________ is an agreement on each side
A negotiate B compromise C integrate
compromise
First president of the USA
George Washington
Federal or state: Who has the power over military?
federal
Which branch creates laws?
Legislative
A president can _______ a bill. This means to say no or toss out.
Veto
Why did the framers meet at the Constitutional Convention?
To discuss the Constitution
Attended the Constitution but was stand offish and voted
George Washington
Divides federal and state powers
Federal System
Which branch has the Supreme Court?
A Judicial B executive C legislative
Judicial
A ______ establishes rules and laws
government
The building where the Constitutional Convention was held
Independence Hall
The father of the Constitution
James Madison
Which powers can collect taxes
both
Why were the branches of government added to the Constitution?
to make sure power was equal
Suggest someone for a position
A negotiate B compromise C nominate
nominate
The city where the Constitutional Convention took place
Philly
James Madison
Who has the power to build highways?
both
Which branch houses the president, mayor, and governor?
A Judicial B legislative C Executive
executive
The first 52 words of the Constitution
A. Preamble B. Articles of Confederation C. Checks and Balances
A Preamble
Why did the framers replace the Articles of Confederation?
Weak Central Government
Attended the Constitutional Convention. He prepared a speech, but let someone else say it for him.
Ben Franklin
When federal and state share powers what is this called?
shared powers
This branch houses the House and the Senate
Legislative