Important People/Events
Constitutional Convention
Branches of Government
Misc.
Vocabulary
100
Who was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
100
Who was the president at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
100
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
100
How many Articles are there in the Constitution?
7
100
The word "unicameral" means
Having one house
200
What is the date on the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
200
What are the months and year of the Constitutional Convention?
May-September 1787
200
What is meant by "checks & balances"
Each branch checks on each other so that no one branch becomes too powerful
200
What makes up Congress?
House of Representatives & Senate
200
The word "ratify" means
To approve
300
What was our first Constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
300
How many of the original 13 colonies had to agree in order to ratify the Constitution?
9
300
In which Article would you find the Legislative Branch?
I
300
What are the first three words to the Preamble?
We the People (yes, People must be capitalized)
300
The word "amend" means...
To change
400
Which plan was supported by the smaller states?
New Jersey Plan
400
On what date did the Convention approve the Constitution?
September 17, 1787
400
What is meant by "separation of powers"
Each branch of government is separated and each has its own individual responsibility
400
How old must you be in order to be in the House of Representatives? Am I old enough?
25 years and yes (you must have both answers)
400
What is meant by "majority"
Half plus at least one
500
Who is given credit for writing much of the Constitution?
James Madison
500
On what date did the states approve (ratify) the Constitution?
June 21, 1788
500
What is the job of the Judicial Branch of government?
To judge or interpret the laws to see they are fair and are aligned with the Constitution
500
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
500
What does the word "impeach" mean?
To remove from office
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