Government
Which branch of government creates laws?
The Legislative Branch creates or makes laws.
Who was a leading convention member and kept a detailed record of all the debates? He is also known as the Father of the Constitution.
James Madison
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
The national government can declare war, print money, and maintain an army.
True
The national or federal government can declare war, print money, and maintain an army.
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced?
The Articles of Confederation were replaced because the national government was too weak. The states had more power.
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
The Judicial Branch interprets laws. The Judicial Branch makes sure laws follow the Constitution.
Who was an inventor and helped delegates reach an agreement?
Benjamin Franklin
What does the Bill of Rights do to help protect people?
The Bill of Rights limits the power of the national or federal government.
Separation of power keeps one branch of government from having too much power.
True
The government uses a system of checks and balances so that each branch has limited power and no single branch will be too strong.
Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
The Executive Branch enforces laws.
Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What is Freedom of Speech?
The American people have the right to express their feelings or opinions without being punished by the government.
Opportunity cost means you give up one thing to choose something else.
True
Opportunity cost is the value of what you give up in order to choose something else.
What were the Articles of Confederation replaced with?
The Articles of Confederation were replaced with the United States Constitution.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
What is Freedom of the Press?
Freedom of the press means the American people can write articles in newspapers, magazines, or online to express their opinions without fear of being punished by the government.
The Articles of Confederation starts with "We the People".
False
The Constitution begins with "We the People".
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
The Three-Fifths Compromise counted three-fifths of the slave population.
Which branch of government could make a law to raise the minimum wage?
The Legislative Branch makes or creates laws.
Which Amendment protects the following rights?
The right to say what you feel about the president.
The right to worship GOD.
The right to assemble or gather to protest.
The First Amendment includes - Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Right to Petition, and Right of Assembly.
The Supreme Court is the leader of the Judicial Branch.
True
The Supreme Court and Federal Courts make up the Judicial Branch.
What was the agreement called for Congress to have two houses, The House of Representatives with representation based on a state's population, and the Senate with the same number of representatives for each state?
The Great Compromise