The constitutional convention
How much delegate were there at creating the articles of confederation?
55
how much parts are the constitution separated in?
seven main parts.
What does Article two describe?
The powers of the executive branch
What does article three describe?
The judicial Branch.
What did the men that wrote the constitution want??
A strong and lasting government.
What did they do instead of doing a new article of confederation?
Constitutional convention
What does Article one describe?
The legislative branch, or congress.
What does this branch do?
Carries out nations laws
What does this branch do?
It interprets the nation's laws and the constitution. it also settles disputes between states.
What does the constitution give??
It gives each branch of government the power to check, or limit, certain actions of the other branches.
what was George Washington's role?🤔
keeping debates respectful!👌
What power does the legislative branch have?
To make the laws.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
the president or chief executive
What powers does this branch have???
This branch decides if whether a national or state law conflicts with the constitution. It also has the power to Review comments on treaties.
What if Congress and the president agree on a law that conflicts with the constitution?
If the law is challenged in court, the judicial branch decides whether it is unconstitutional.
what role did Benjimen Franklin play as a role?😒
calmed heated tempers.👍🏽
what does the United States have to do first when they want to declare war.
They must ask both houses of Congress to give the approval.
How did they limit the president's power?
The constitution gives the president the power to either sign or veto the bills passed by congress.
What does this branch do while using the powers it has?
This branch protects the constitution. it also protects the right of Americans.
when did the delegates meet to create the constitutional convention?😲
may, 1787, 55
What does the senate do when someone is found guilty?
That official must resign from his or her job and can never hold in government again.
What does the president do as "chief executive"
nominates, or suggests, people for key jobs in the government.
What happens if other branches conflict with the constitution?
The judicial branch acts to declare those acts to be unconstitutional.