Vocabulary
What is an amendment?
A change to something
What was the Virginia Plan?
Wanted to count people based on population
What was the 3/5s Compromise?
A law on how to count African American men as 3/5s of a citizen
How much money does the richest person in the world have?
$415.8 billion
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What was the New Jersey Plan?
People counted equally
After establishing the constitution, our country could...
Tax (Congress could)
- Regulate trade (state & foreign)
- Raise an army
- Coin money (only federal gov’t can)
- Added a President
How fast is the average hippopotamus? (miles per hour)
19 mph
What does the phrase checks and balances mean?
Prevents 1 group from becoming too poowerful
Who was able to vote before the Constitution?
White, land-owning men (adults)
What is the Bill of Rights?
First ten amendments
How many countries are in Africa?
54 countries
What does the word impeach mean?
To charge misconduct to the office
What was the compromise for the New Jersey and Virginia Plan?
The 3/5s Compromise
Who was the electoral college meant to help?
Farmers
How much does the average 2 person 1 week vacation cost?
$3,982
What does the word bicameral mean?
2 houses
What document came before the constitution?
Articles of Confederation OR Declaration of independence
What was the compromise for ratification of the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
How many miles away is Tampa, Florida from Laurel School District?
1,227 miles