A document stating the specific laws of a government or society.
constitution
100
Name the branch of government that creates the laws.
Legislative Branch
100
True or false...
The Articles of Confederation was written AFTER the United States Constitution.
False.
100
How long does the president serve for? (one term)
4 years
100
How many justices is the Judicial Branch made up of?
9 Justices (The Supreme Court)
200
An introduction.
Preamble
200
Name the branch of government that carries out the laws.
Executive Branch
200
True or false...
According to James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington, the Articles of Confederation gave the central government too much power.
False
200
How long do Supreme Court Justices Serve for?
life
200
True or False..
The Supreme Court has the power to declare a law unconstitutional.
True
300
An assembly or meeting.
Convention
300
Name the branch of government that decides if a law is constitutional or not. This branch also settles arguements about the law.
Judicial Branch
300
True or False...
Both the articles of confederation and the state constitutions created a law-making body.
True.
300
How are people in Congress and the President appointed?
Elected by the people.
300
True or False
Once a president vetoes a bill, it can never become a law.
False
Congress can still pass it with a 2/3 vote.
400
A government by elected representatives of the people.
republican government
400
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president of the United States.
400
Name two problems with the Articles of Confederation.
-Not enough power for the Central Government
-States too much power
-Central government could not tax
-Central government could not declare war
.... accept any appropriate response
400
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all...
a. were Anti-Federalists
b. attended the Constitutional Convention
c. liked the Articles of Confederation
d. were all from New York
b. attended the Constitutional Convention
400
What has to happen for a bill to become a law?
Approved by Senate, approved by House of Representatives, signed by the President
500
To reject or disapprove.
Veto
500
Name the two parts of Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
500
What is the name of the document that eventually took the place of the Articles of Confederation?
The United States Constitution
500
True or False...
George Washington served as one of Virginia's delegates to Congress.
False
500
Give 3 reasons why it was important to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.