Sections 2 and 7
True or False: The articles were weak
True
President of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
The legislative branch is also known as
Congress
Head of the executive branch
The President
The judicial branch is headed by?
The Supreme Court
The first government of the United States was described in this document
The Articles of Confederation
Who wrote the final draft of the Constitution
Gouverneur Morris
The responsibility of the legislative branch
to make laws
Responsibility of the executive branch
carry out the laws of the country
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Nine
Who led Shay's Rebellion?
Daniel Shays
The Constitutional Convention decided to have a government which was divided into three parts; name these three parts.
The legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch.
Senate and House of Representatives
The president cannot declare war, but he is in charge of all of the country's armed forces. Because of this he is also known as what?
Commander and Chief
How long is a Supreme Court Justice a judge for?
Life
Checks and balances ensure that no one branch becomes too ___________
Powerful
For an additional 100 points: Name Miss Flathers' favorite topping on pizza
Pineapple
Every state elects two members, called senators, to the Senate. In the house, the number of representatives depends on this
the population (of the state)
Another word for reject (a bill)
Veto
If a law conflicts with the Constitution is is known as:
Unconstitutional
The constitution was designed using this system
Checks and Balances
Year the Constitutional Convention met
1787
The House of Representatives has the power to accuse the president, judges, and other officials of serious crimes. This is known as what?
Impeachment
BONUS (EXTRA 100): This important speech happens once a year and is a chance for the President to propose laws to Congress
State of the Union
The judicial branch has the responsibility for interpreting the nation’s laws, settling disagreements between states, and ___________________
Protecting the Constitution