Government by States
VOCABULARY
Executive Branch
Branch of government that executes (Officially passes) the laws. This branch also includes the office of the President of the United States.
VOCABULARY
Amend
To revise or update
How many colonies (out of 13) were needed to ratify the Constitution?
9/13
What is the official swearing ceremony of the United States President called?
Inauguration
Nick C. has a quote from what historical figure?
MLK Jr.
VOCABULARY
Judicial Branch
Branch of government that interprets the law. Includes the courts & (of course) The Supreme Court
What does it mean to have "checks and balances" in a government system?
A system in which each branch of government has the power to check the other branches of using (or abusing) their power
What is the difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists - Supported the Constitution and a strong central government
Anti-Federalists - Did not support the Constitution and wanted strong state governments
Who did George Washington appoint to Secretary of State?
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron is from what state?
Vermont
Following the American Revolution, most Americans wanted the power of government to be held by ...
The State Governments
Why is James Madison considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
He was involved in forming/writing the Constitution as well as writing the original copy of the Bill of Rights which originally had ___ amendments.
What are the Bill of Rights?
A list of amendments to the Constitution
What is the Presidents "Cabinet?"
The heads of the major departments in the executive branch
Name the past two day school shift supervisors
Ryan Fabian & Matt Moose
TRUE OR FALSE
Shays' Rebellion convinced the Nationalists that a stronger state government was needed.
FALSE - A stronger NATIONAL government
The number of representatives in the Senate would be based on each states ...
Population
Why did Anti-Federalists end up agreeing to ratify the Constitution?
The Federalists agreed to add amendments to protect citizens individual rights
What are the internal matters of a country referred to as?
Internal affairs
What is Bill's full name?
William Leahy
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was
A. Strong and unified
B. A loose alliance of states
C. Divided into three branches
C. Divided into three branches
What does the Electoral College do?
They use the data of the popular vote to make the final decision of their states vote for President and Vice President.
What was the argument of the Anti-Federalists against the Constitution?
They did not want a King or over-powering central government (like the one the colonies just escaped)
Why did George Washington refuse military honors for him and his soldiers?
Double Jeapordy
Washington believed that for a republic to survive, civilian authority must reign supreme over the military.
What is Jacob's full name?
Abiodun Jacob Adeoye