Preamble
How many goals are listed in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
6
After going to jail for stealing a car, you hired an attorney and got prepared to go to trial in court.
6th amendment
the section of the U.S. government that includes the courts and legal system, led by the Supreme Court; responsible for interpreting the law
judicial branch
How many Articles made up the new U.S. Constitution?
7
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union (1), establish Justice (2), insure domestic Tranquility (3), provide for the common defence (4), promote the general Welfare (5)............. (6), do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
After getting caught speeding in your car, you had to pay a fine for speeding. However, after your friend got caught stealing a car, he had to go to jail.
8th
the section of the U.S. government headed by the president ; responsible for enforcing the law
executive
the group that elects the U.S. president; each state receives as many electors as it has congressional representatives and senators combined
electoral college
what is the first goal
to form a more perfect union
The police knock on your door, and present a warrant to you allowing them to search your home.
4th
the section of the U.S. government led by the Congress; responsible for making the law
legislative
which amendment allowed not quartering of soldiers.
3
What does it mean to “establish justice” in the preamble?
To make the rights and laws fair
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
7th
What was the name of America’s first government and what year was it finally ratified by all 13 states?
It was called the Articles of Confederation and was ratified by all states in March of 1781.
Who proposed the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman of Connecticut
what is the last goal
“Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”- to secure freedom for the current people and ALL future generations
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
5th
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 consisted of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan AND
How would representation be based in the Great Compromise?
state's pop.