The Constitutional Convention
Three Branches of Government
The Bill of Rights
A Constitutional Democracy
Indiana
100
____________ argued that the country needed a stronger national government.
Who is James Madison?
100
The lawmaking branch.
What is the legislative branch?
100
To approve.
What is to ratify?
100
Mitch Daniels.
Who is the Governor of Indiana?
200
A form of government in which the people choose representatives to run the government.
What is a republic?
200
The power to enforce laws belongs to ____________.
What is the executive branch?
200
A group that tries to elect officials who will support its policies.
What is a political party?
200
Keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful or misusing its authority.
What is checks and balances?
200
Greg Zoeller
Who is the Attorney General in Indiana?
300
An idea for a new law.
What is a bill?
300
The government must apply laws equally to every person.
What is rule of law?
300
The year the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.
What is 1791?
300
An alliance that works to reach common goals.
What is an union?
300
Becky Skillman
Who is the Lt. Governor of Indiana?
400
President of the Constitutional Convention.
Who is George Washington?
400
Amendments may be proposed by ___________ in Congress.
What is two-thirds vote?
400
To advise the President.
What is the job of the Cabinet?
400
The right to vote.
What is suffrage?
400
Charles White
Who is the Secretary of State in Indiana?
500
________________ made some people think that the national government could not keep order or protect them.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
500
Establish justice and ensure domestic tranquility.
What are the basic functions of the government?
500
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom to petition, and the right to assemble.
What is the First Amendment?
500
Says the President cannot serve more than two full terms in office.
What is the Twenty-Second Amendment?
500
Dr. Tony Bennett
Who is the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction?
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