What does the word preamble mean?
The beginning or introduction
What vocab word do we use to explain our three branches of government being split up?
Separation of powers
Who wanted to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union..." Name the document?
The preamble to the US Constitution
What is the world's longest river?
The Nile River
What does the word posterity mean?
The future!
What is this called?
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Who wanted the states to have more power?
Anti-Federalists
Jay Z getting a speeding ticket is an example of what?
Rule of law
What is the name of cartoon character Bugs Bunny's girlfriend?
Lola Bunny
Who has the POWER in our government?
The PEOPLE!
How does checks and balances work?
Each branch has power to limit the other branches power.
What are the bill of rights?
A list of guaranteed freedoms that belong to the people and our first 10 Amendments in the US Constitution.
What was the first government of the UNITED STATES?
The Articles of Confederation
How many rings make up the Olympic games symbol? Bonus Redemption Shot if you can list all the colors as well.
What document states to establish justice, ensure tranquility, provide a military, and promote the well-being of all people in the United States?
The US Constitution
What is another word for Federal?
Central or National
Wanted a strong national government with the separation of powers and checks & balances all built in.
Federalists
Who would say this, "We can't ratify the constitution, it has no bill of rights?" Alexander Hamilton or Samuel Adams?
Samuel Adams
In Scooby-Doo, Scoob and his pals travel around in what infamous vehicle?
The Mystery Machine
How many articles are in the US Constitution?
7
Tell me what the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch do?
Legislative- makes laws
Executive- enforces laws
Judicial- judges laws
Name two of the three men who wrote the federalist papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
What document is this and what was its importance?
The Declaration of Independence and it signified the break up between the 13 colonies and England.
Which Olympic sport was featured in the movie “Cool Runnings”?
Bobsledding