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What year was the US Constitution created?
1787
Who is the primary leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
What 3 words are at the begginning of the Preamble?
We the People
What is the name of the opening statement (words) of the Constitution?
The Preamble
The _______ Tea Party.
Boston
The US Constitution was created to replace this document.
The Articles of Confederation
How many total members are in the Senate?
100
Which Amendment protects the People from cruel and unusual punishment?
The 8th Amendment
What does Bicameral mean?
Governing body split between 2 groups.
What are the 3 branches of the government that were created in the Constitution?
Judicial, Executive, and Legislative
What year was the US Constitution Ratified?
1788
How many Senators for each state?
2
How many total amendments has there been to the United States Constitution?
27
Article VI: What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
The Constitution
What are the two houses of congress?
The senate and house of representatives.
1791
How many total members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which Amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment
What is the name for the first 10 Amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Which branch has the power to declare war?
Legislative Branch
The Bill of Rights includes the right to a fair ______?
Trial
What determines the amount of Representatives for each state?
Population Size (Amount of people in the state)
Which Amendment protects Freedom of Speech, Religion and the Press?
The First Amendment
How many members of Congress are needed to vote yes to override the President?
2/3 Majority
What city was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia