The Framers
Group in favor of a strong central government and the new Constitution
What is the Federalists?
Who was the President of the Convention?
George Washington
What were the first words of the Preamble?
"We the people..."
What ensures the separation of powers in the government?
Checks and Balances
Essays written to encourage the movement to create a new Constitution
What is the federalist papers?
What was the first constitution of the United States called?
Articles of Confederation
form of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments
Federalism
How many Articles are there in the Constitution?
Seven
Which office, as defined by the Constitution, must be held by a natural-born citizen?
The President
Group in favor a weak central government
Why did delegates meet at the State House in Philadelphia in 1787?
Revise the Articles of Confederation
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
About 100 days
what term means a two-house legislature
What is bicameral?
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
Nineteen
Who was called the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
When was the new Constitution of the United States signed?
September 17, 1787
What was the largest issue or obstacle while writing the Constitution?
Large State vs. Small State
What were the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Which Amendment granted freedom of speech, press and assembly?
First Amendment
Number of delegates at the Philadelphia Convention
55
When did all states ratify (agree to) the Constitution?
1791
What plan called for two houses, Senate gets 2 reps and the House was based on population?
"The Great Compromise"
How many Amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
What is the only crime defined by the Constitution?
Treason