Constitutional Convention
How long did the constitutional convention last?
3-4 months
How many branches of government are there?
3
What is the constitution about?
The structure of the federal government
Can the government force you to house soldiers in your home?
No
Do you have more rights beyond those listed in the Bill of Rights?
Yes
What was it like at the constitutional convention?
Extremely hot and humid
Which branch of government includes the president?
Executive branch
What does the executive branch do?
Lead the nation and enforce laws
What does "I plead the fifth" mean?
I will not answer your questions right now.
Who has powers not given to the federal government?
The states and the people
What was the purpose of the constitutional convention?
To make changes to the Articles of Confederation
Which branch of government includes the supreme court?
Judicial branch
What does the judicial branch do?
Interpret laws
What is needed for issuing a warrant?
Probable cause
Misplaced Question: According to the constitution, how many people does an enslaved person count as?
3/5
Who votes to decide who is president?
The electoral college
Which branch of government includes congress?
Legislative branch
What does the legislative branch do?
Create and pass legislation
Why does the Bill of Rights allow for gun ownership?
So each state can have a militia to keep them free
List two punishments the Bill of Rights forbids.
Who wanted equal representation?
Small states
What are the houses of congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the Bill of Rights about? This is something that was not present in the constitution and some people thought should be.
Individual rights
List three freedoms guaranteed by the first amendment.
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech and of the press, freedom to peaceably assemble and petition the government.
List three things you have the right to when accused of a crime.
A speedy trial, a public trial, trial by jury, a lawyer.