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What delegate arrived early, took notes, sat up front, never missed a meeting, and studied constitutions for a year?
James Madison
True or false: The constitution is the highest law of the land.
Who is the judicial branch home to?
The supreme court.
When did the constitutional convention end?
September 1787
How many articles are in the constitution?
7
On a sedan chair.
The branch of government that has the power to make laws is the:
Legislative branch
Who is the legislative branch home to?
The senate.
Is it easy for a law to pass?
No
What is another name for the introduction of the constitution?
The preamble
What were some of the obstacles the delegates faced getting to the convention?
Weather and Money
The branch of government that enforces laws is:
The executive branch.
Who is the executive branch home to?
The president.
How many representatives does each state get in the senate?
2
What state did not have enough money to send their delegate to the convention?
New Hampshire
What were some of the other obstacles the delegates faced once at the convention?
It was hot, the windows/blinds/curtains were closed, no electricity.
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who does the federal government give power to?
The states.
What is the ONLY amendment that has been overturned?
Abolish slavery.
What branch of government makes sure all laws are fair?
The judicial branch
What are the three branches of government?
The legislative branch, judicial branch, and the executive branch.
When did the constitutional convention begin?
Month and year!
May 1787
How many pages is the constitution?
What amendment allowed women to vote?