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Year the Constitution was written
1787
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Sets up the government, and protects the basic rights of the people
The Constitution
First 3 words of the Constitution
We the People
The period when the country was created
The Founding Era
Name two powers of State Governments
State governments are responsible for providing education, public safety, infrastructure, and social welfare. They also administer many federal programs and have the power to create state constitutions and establish local governments.
Who advises the President?
His Cabinet
The Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
How do people govern themselves in the United States?
By electing Representatives who serve in local, state and U.S. governments
How many of the 13 original states were required to approve the Constitution?
9 out of the 13
Which Branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
Name 2 of the powers of the Federal Government.
To create an army
To protect and defend the nation
To declare war
To make treaties
To print money.
What were the leaders of the 13 original states called, who met in Philadelphia?
The Founding Fathers
Which Branch interprets the laws and the Constitution?
The Judicial Branch
No one is above the law; the principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern.
The Rule of Law
Who is in the Executive Branch of the Government?
The President, Vice- President, and all Cabinet Members
What are the 2 parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives, and The Senate
Which Branch of Government enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Who is in the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court, and other Federal Courts
Another name for the Legislative Branch of Government
Congress
The meeting of representatives, in Philadelphia, to write the Constitution
The Constitutional Convention
The number of amendments made to the Constitution
27
The Introduction to the Constitution is called?
The Preamble
Name the 3 branches of Government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
A change to the Constitution
An Amendment