Preamble
Why was the Articles of Confederation weak? List at least one.
Congress couldn’t tax, there was no central court, and changes to the articles required unanimous decision from all 13 states.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
What case founded the “judicial review” principle?
Marbury v. Madison
True or false: the word “democracy” appears twice in the constitution
False
What is Mr. Doyen’s Favorite Color.
Blue
The farmer’s uprising that prompted the need for a constitution is called…
Shay’s Rebellion
In which branch does Congress function in?
Legislative
What was the case where racial segregation in public schools was deemed unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board
Who drafted most of the constitution?
James Madison
What is Mr. Doyen’s favorite president?
Franklin Roosevelt
What did the preamble promise to give the people? List at least 2 things.
A more perfect Union, justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare, and liberty.
Which thing can Congress NOT do?
1. declare War
2. establish Post Offices and roads
3. coin money
4. pass any direct tax
4. It can’t pass any direct tax
What court case was recently overturned?
Roe v. Wade
Which two Founding Fathers didn’t sign the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
True or false: Mr. Doyen’s Favorite sweet buns are from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
False. They are from Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
What was the main reason why the preamble was written?
To remind American’s of their liberties
What is the highest power in the federal court system?
Supreme Court
What case found it unconstitutional For the police to not warn people of the rights to stay silent and the right to an attorney?
Miranda v. Arizona
Who was the Constitution Convention’s President?
George Washington
True or false: Mr. Doyen likes dogs.
True.
Who wrote the Preamble?
Thomas Jefferson
Natural born citizen or citizen of the US, at least 35 years old, and have been a resident in the US for 14 years.
Referred to as the “Scopes Monkey Trial,” debated teaching evolution in schools
Tennessee vs. John T. Scopes
Why did 16 of the 55 delegates not sign the constitution?
There was no bill of rights
What is Mr. Doyen’s favorite US territory/state?
New Jersey