Define This
Did You Know?
Three Branches
What and Where?
My Job Is To...
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What is an amendment?
A change made to the Constitution.
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How many states must agree for there to be an amendment made to the Constitution?
two thirds of the states
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What does the Judicial Branch do?
The Judicial Branch is the branch of our government that decides what a law means.
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What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is a written statement that lists the basic rights of all citizens of the USA.
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Who makes the laws of the USA.
The Legislative Branch of our government.
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What is the Constitution?
The Constitution is a document that outlines the systems of beliefs and laws by which the United States is governed.
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What does the Executive Branch do?
The Executive Branch of our government carries out the laws.
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In what building was the Constitution signed?
Independence Hall
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Who decides what the laws mean?
The Judicial Branch
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What is the Preamble?
An introduction to the Constitution
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When was the Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787.
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What does the Legislative Branch do?
The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
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Where is Independence Hall located?
Independence Hall is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Which branch of government must carry out the laws?
The Executive Branch
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What are delegates?
Delegates are people sent to speak for a group.
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How many states ratified the Constitution?
13
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What court is the highest in the land?
The Supreme Court
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What groups of people work for the Legislative Branch?
The people in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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What does the word federal mean?
Federal means relating to the main government of the United States.
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Was Connecticut one of the states that ratified the Constitution?
Yes, CT was one of the 13 states that ratified the Constitution.
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch of our government?
The President of the USA.
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Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Independence Hall, Philadelphia
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Who works for the highest court?
The Supreme Court Justices.
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