Constitution
People of the Convention
Amendments
Political Doctrines
Powers of Government
100
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
The U.S. Constitution
100
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president.
George Washington
100
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
100
A devotion to our country and the core democratic values in word and action.
Patriotism
100
This helps interpreting and applying the law. It helps to maintain fair and just society.
What is judicial branch?
200
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
200
This man was the oldest individual at the convention.
Benjamin Franklin (Age 81) Was referred to as the "Old Man"
200
How many total amendments are they?
What is 27?
200
A government run by the citizen, or people who legally live there. Protect the people. Maintain order and balance. Provide for the common good of society. Protect life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
What is a Democracy?
200
Powers that are granted to the national government by the U.S. Constitution.
Delegated Powers
300
How can the constitution be changed?
Amendment
300
Was one of the founding fathers who was not at the Constitutional Convention and was out of the country during the event. Served as the third president of the United States.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
300
Prohibits the acts of unusual forms of discipling and judgement upon the accused. Removes any acts of cruelty and weird sentencing. Allows the courts to enact the correct ruling and to be foremost fair in it's implementation.
What is the 8th Amendment?
300
Name the first three core democratic values.
Life, Liberty and the Persuit of Happiness
300
A form of system that is placed in charge that prevents certain government institutions from becoming too powerful.
What are checks and balances?
400
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
What is?
Preamble
The 7 Articles
The 27th amendments.
400
Thought we needed a strong, central government and he fixed the nations troubled finances.
Alexander Hamilton
400
One of the least and less relevant amendments that has no direct constitutional relevance, and least ligated in the Bill of Rights.
What is the 3rd amendment?
400
A system of government in which a written constitution divides power between a central, or national government.
Federalism
400
It is the most powerful branch of the government.
What is legislative?
500
Sets the stage for the Constitution. It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. Is the introduction to the highest law of the land, but is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights.
What is Preamble?
500
Famously known as the "Father of the Constitution". Was a major driving force behind the Constitutional Convention. Was one of the men who wrote the "Federalist Papers"
Who is James Madison
500
Reserves powers to the states, as long as those powers are not delegated to the federal government.
What is the Tenth Amendment
500
Is the structural provision in the Constitution that establishes the priority of federal law over state law and state constitutions.
What is Supremacy Clause
500
A formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment.
What is Impeach?
