Vocab
The belief in freedom and equality between people. (n)
The vocab word is democracy.
Who is the narrator of the story? (Page 232)
The narrator of the story is James Madison.
Where is the Executive branch based?
The Executive branch is based in the White House.
A large formal meeting of people who share the same purpose and ideas. (n)
The vocab word is convention.
What are the rules of a country called? (Page 232)
The rules of a country are called the Constitution.
Was the Constitution easy to write?
No, it wasn't.
A person chose or elected by a group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a meeting. (n)
The vocab word is delegate.
How many delegates met at the Constitutional Convention? (Page 234)
55 delegates met at the Constitutional Convention.
What is the purpose of the 'balance of power'?
The purpose of the “balance of power” in the three branches of the U.S. government is . . .to keep each branch equal. Each branch has different powers, but no one branch can become stronger than the others.
Physical and mental health and happiness. (n)
The vocab word is welfare.
The different branches of the U.S. government are the Judicial, the Executive, and the Legislative.
Name a Constitutional law in the United States.
Kids go to school, how many hours they can work, kinds of jobs kids can have.