Three Branches
The three branches of government are:
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The purpose of The Preamble is:
to introduce the Constitution
This document was replaced by the Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What phrase indicates the U.S. is a democracy?
"We the people..."
The head of the judicial branch is:
The Supreme Court
As the preamble states, who is responsible for making sure we have good government?
the people
What did the Articles of Confederation give most power to?
The States
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
How does the Constitution divide up government power?
Three branches
the head of the executive branch is:
The president
"To form a more perfect union" means
to have stronger unity among states
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Did not give the federal government enough power
What compromise combined the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
3/5 Compromise which benefitted Southern states the most
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Executive
This branch of government is responsible for making laws
Legislative
What is domestic tranquility?
Peace in our country
What rebellion led to the writing of the Constitution?
Shay's Rebellion
Who supported the Constitution?
Federalists
What is the term length for a representative?
2 years
A senator serves in Congress for this many years
Six
Who wrote the winning 8A Preamble and won the giant rubber duck?
Jane
Who adopted the Articles of Confederation?
The Continental Congress
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
provides a separation of powers
What amendment protects freedom of speech?
First amendment