Vocabulary
What is a law?
A rule.
How many branches of government are there?
3
Who is the leader of the federal government?
The president.
How many men were at the Constitution Convention?
55 men.
Why is the Constitution important?
It sets rules everyone must follow and protects people's rights.
What is the Constitution?
A document with rules that tell how the government works.
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and Judicial Branch
Who is the leader of the state government?
The governor.
What is a convention?
A big meeting where people come together to talk and make decisions.
What is the first part of the Constitution called?
Preamble.
What is a right?
Things everyone is allowed to have or do.
What does the Legislative branch of the government do?
Makes the laws.
What does the federal government do?
Makes laws for the country.
What city and state did leaders meet in to write the Constitution?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What are amendments?
changes or additions to the Constitution.
What does veto mean?
The president says "Nope!" to a law.
What does the Executive branch do?
Enforces the laws (makes people follow them).
What does the state government do?
Makes laws for their state.
Who was considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments.
What does impeach mean?
To accuse a government worker of doing something wrong.
What does the Judicial branch do?
Makes sure the laws are fair.
What is one responsibility that both the federal and state government shares?
Collects taxes for roads, schools and parks and make laws to keep people safe and healthy
What was the date that the Constitution was signed?
September 17, 1787
What are articles?
The part of the government that explains how the government works.