Vocabulary
Constitution
Convention
Great Compromise
3 Branches of Government
100
What is a meeting of people gathered together for a common purpose?
Convention
100
What are the first 3 words of the Preamble?
We the people
100
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelpia, Penn.
100
What 2 states made up the Great Compromise?
New Jersey and Virginia
100
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
200
What is to give legal approval by vote?
Ratify
200
What is the date the Constitution was signed?
September 17
200
Who came to the Constitutional Convention?
delegates from the colonies
200
Which plan was favored by larger states?
Virginia Plan
200
Who is head of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
300
What is a draft of a law presented to legislature before being passed?
Bill
300
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
300
Who was the oldest person at the Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
300
Which plan was favored by smaller states?
New Jersey Plan
300
Who is head of the Executive Branch?
President
400
What is a change to a bill by adding or deleting information?
Amendment
400
Who is the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
400
What year was the Convention held?
1787
400
The number of Representative for the House is based on what?
population of state
400
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Congress- House and Senate
500
What is the basic beliefs and laws of a nation, state, or social group?
Constitution
500
Why is the Constitution important?
law of the land, set up government
500
Who was President of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
500
How many Senators are allowed for each state?
2
500
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
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