Misc
What was the first constitution called?
The Articles of the Confederation
This is the first branch mentioned in the constitution...
Legislative Branch
Was Thomas Jefferson at the Constitutional Convention?
No...France
What were the two plans presented to show representation in government?
The New Jersey Plan and The Virginia Plan
What year was the Constitution drafted?
1787
The laws of the United States are made by who....
Congress
Our first President under the new constitution was...
George Washington
Who is dubbed "The Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What state were the delegates from who came up with the Connecticut Compromise?
What was the original purpose of the Convention?
To tweak the Article of the Confederation
The longest possible term a person can now serve as President is...
8 years
This is the total number of amendments our constitution has...
27
Who was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention?
Ben Franklin
What was the first state to ratify the constitution?
Delaware
Name one protection in the 1st amendment...
Answers vary
This was our first Vice President
John Adams
The President is elected if they get this many electoral votes...
270
Where was the Constitutional Convention held??
Philadelphia
What was the last state to ratify the constitution?
Rhode Island
Those who favored the constitution were called...
Federalists
The Bill of Rights
If neither the President or Vice President can serve, the position is filled by...
The Speaker of the House
Which colony did not send representatives to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
and
Providence Plantation
What was the Connecticut Compromise?
Every state has 2 senators and representatives are based on population.
What is the length of term for a senator?
6 years