Constitutional Convention
Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What is the Bill of Rights?
1st 10 amendments to the Constitution; Lists Rights of citizens
The president is head of which branch of government?
executive branch
What does it mean when a president rejects a bill that is being passed?
veto
What is the opening statement of the Constitution called?
Preamble
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
Which Amendment says you cannot have a cruel or unreasonable punishment?
8th
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
What does it mean when one part of the government checks on the other branches to ensure things are being fairly done?
checks and balances or separation of powers
How many total amendments are there?
27
Who was the Primary Author of the Constitution?
James Madison
Which amendment deals with civil cases?
7th
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
The president gets to appoint Supreme Court Justices, but who gets to check and confirm those judges?
Senate
Another term that means chaninging or adding to the Constitution?
Amending; Amendments
What year was the Constitution Written?
1787
Which amendment means you need probable cause and a search warrant to search property?
4th
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
Who chooses representatives and Senators?
the people of the states
Who is the leader of a city?
mayor
What was the name of the 1st Constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
Which amendment deals with speaking your mind freely?
1st
Who elects the President?
Electoral College
Which branch gets the most power?
None; the share power
Who is the leader of a state?
governor