Important Events
Important People
"Laws Necessary and Proper"
"Commander in Chief"
Judicial Review
100
The date of the ratification of the Articles of Confederation
What is March 1, 1781?
100
The president of the Constitutional Convention
Who was George Washington?
100
2
What is the number of houses in the Legislative Branch (or Congress)?
100
Leader of the Executive Branch
Who is the President?
100
This body has the power to approve or deny a nominee for Supreme Court justice.
What is the Senate?
200
The date of the signing of the Constitution
What is September 17, 1787?
200
Principle writer of the Articles of Confederation
Who was John Dickinson?
200
Established a "firm league of friendship" among the states
What is the Articles of Confederation?
200
Establishes the Executive Branch in the Constitution
What is Article II (2)?
200
Number of justices that reside over the Supreme Court (currently).
What is 9 (nine)?
300
The first state to ratify the Constitution
What is Delaware?
300
Famous for wanting a weak Federal government
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
300
The number of votes that each state had in Congress under the Articles of Confederation.
What is 1 (one)?
300
Considered a check on the Legislative branch by the leader of the Executive branch
What is a veto?
300
Term of a Supreme Court justice or other federal judge.
What is a life term (until death or resignation)?
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