The Constitution
The three branches of the federal government are
What is the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches
He was the former commander of the Continental armed forces and the Constitutional Convention's President
Who is George Washington
The Bill of Rights consists of the first __ amendments
What is 10
A United States Senator is elected for a term of this many years
What is 6
The Constitutional Convention was held in this Pennsylvania city
What is Philadelphia
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. They are...
What is "We the People"
This printer and inventor was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention
Who is Benjamin Franklin
Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment
What is speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition the government
The Constitution has been amended this many times
What is 27
For its central location in the 13 Colonies and its pivotal role in the nation's history, Pennsylvania earned this nickname
What is The Keystone State
This branch of the government makes laws
What is Congress
He was the first Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington and co-wrote "The Federalist Papers"
Who is Alexander Hamilton
This amendment prohibits illegal search and seizure of property without probable cause
What is the 4th Amendment
A candidate must receive at least this many electoral votes to be elected President
What is 270
Name one of Pennsylvania's current Senators
Who are Bob Casey and John Fetterman
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, this person becomes the President
Who is the Speaker of the House
This Virginian and future President is known as the "Father of the Constitution"
The right to speedy and public trial is guaranteed by this amendment
What is the 6th Amendment
Excluding the Vice President, there are this many Cabinet positions
What is 15
Pennsylvania voted to ratify the United States Constitution in this year
What is 1787
The United State's system of government is best described this two-word phrase
What is "democratic republic"
This Virginia delegate refused to sign the final document because it lacked a Bill of Rights. Today, a Virginia university bears his name.
Who is George Mason
Any powers not given to the Federal government are granted to state governments via this amendment
What is the 10th Amendment
The United States House of Representatives has this many members
What is 435
Pennsylvania has this number of electoral votes
What is 19