Important People
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What is Article one section 1 about (huge topic of the convention)
The congress of the United State that contains the Senate and the house of Representatives (bicameral legislature.)
1787
Article 3 talks about judicial power, how many judges are there and what do they do?
There are 9 judges and they can extend their power to all cases arising under the constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made.
This is the authority the president has to refuse to sign bills into law.
Veto
What state was Alexander Hamilton a representative of?
New York
How does the Senate check the Executive branch?
The senate has the sole power to try all impeachments, there can be no conviction without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present.
How many amendments were ratified in the Bill of Rights?
10
Article 4 says which part of Government can admit new states and administer territories?
Congress
This is a change to the Constitution, which requires a supermajority (2/3) of Congress or states to propose and a 3/4 majority of states to ratify (approve).
Amendment
Who was the American in England during the time of the convention?
John Adams
How many Representatives and and senators make up congress?
100 senators (2 for each state) and 435 representatives (according to population) making up 535 members in congress.
How many amendments do we have now?
27
What must be done to add an amendment? (Article 5)
Two thirds of the both houses must call a convention and three fourths of the convention must agree on the Amendment.
This is the division of power between a central (national or federal) government and regional (state and local) government.
Federalism
Who was the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole?
Nathaniel Gorham
What did Ben Franklin ultimately say about the constitution?
he said that there are many parts of the constitution that he does not approve of but he isn't sure if he will never approve them. he said that the constitution will likely work well with governments for a course of years and when its needed we may create a new constitution.
How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?
7
That is Article 7 saying about ratification of the constitution
The ratification of the constitution is binding according to 9 states, this is legal because the treaty of the states through Articles of Confederation was failing.
This clause declares the Constitution (and federal law) to be the supreme law of the land (i.e. constitutional/federal law trumps state law).
Supremacy Law
What state was the chairman of the committee of the whole a representative of?
Massachusetts
What is article 2 about?
Article 2 mainly discusses executive power. Section 1 discusses the president's term and limitations. Section 2 discusses the power presidents have. Section 3 discusses decision-making with Congress and adhering to laws. Section 4 discusses removal from office with convictions for Treason, Bribery, and other high crimes.
TRIPLE POINT QUESTION: Recite the preamble.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
What is one of the three clauses of article 6
1.Debts prior to the constitution are valid against the United States
2. When state law is in conflict with federal law, federal law must prevail (be more powerful)
3. All members of the 3 branches are bound by Oath but no religious test can be required to qualify.
This is the act of formally accusing a public official (e.g. the president) of a crime (e.g. treason) that can result in removal from office.
Impeach(ment)