GOVERNMENT
What branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
1st president of the United States?
George Washington
What was the first constitution called?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the opening of the constitution called?
Preamble
What is a change to the constitution called?
Ammendment
What branch of government does the president belong to?
Executive Branch
Who lived in Monticello?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the first 10 ammendments of the constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is a republic?
gov. where citizens have the power to elect who is in office
What is the name of the main US court?
The Supreme Court
What is the judicial branch of government over?
The courts
Who was called the father of the constitution?
James Madison
What are the first three words of the constitution?
We the people
What is the name of the war that just ended before the constitution was needed?
The American Revolution or Revolutionary War
When referring to people representing a state, how much did slaves count for?
3/5 of a person
What 2 groups is congress made up of?
House of reps and Senate
Who was known for flying a kite and learning that lightening has electricity?
Ben Franklin
What was the Northwest ordinance?
A fair way for territories to become states
How many people signed the constitution?
39
How much of congress votes was needed for an ammendment to pass?
2/3
What is the name of the law making group of representitives called?
Congress
Who was the president of the articles of confederation?
john hanson
What was the great compromise?
an agreement to solve the problem of how many people should represent a state in govenment. Created the senate and house of reps
What coin is Thomas Jefferson on?
Nickel
What year was the constitution signed?
1787