Amendments
Misc.
Constitution
Vocab
Branches of the Government
100
How many amendments are there?
27
100

Which plan was favored by large population states?

Virginia Plan

100
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
100

Preamble

The introduction to the Constitution, states its purpose and goals.

100
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
200
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
200

What plan was favored by smaller states?

New Jersey Plan

200
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
200

Bicameral

 A two-house legislature

200
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
300
What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
300

Who were the Federalists and who were the Anti-Federalists?

Federalists (Virginia Plan) supported the Constitution and a strong central government. Anti-Federalists (New Jersey Plan) opposed it, favoring stronger state governments and a Bill of Rights.

300

What are changes to the Constitution called?

Amendments

300

Ratify

To formally approve or confirm a law, treaty, or agreement.

300

The judicial department is made up of?

judges/supreme court

400
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
400

What is the 3/5th compromise?

Counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation.

400

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

Established the framework for our government, protects individual rights, and ensures the rule of law in the U.S.

400

Electoral College

The system used to elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

400
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
500

List the Bill of Rights

1. Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Right to Petition

2. Right to keep and bear arms

3. No quartering of Soldiers in peacetime

4. Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

5. No double jeopardy, protections against self-incrimination, and due process

6. Right to a fair and speedy trial

7. Right to Jury in Civil Cases

8. Protection against cruel and unusual punishments

9. Rights of the people

10. Rights of the states

500

What are the 7 Articles of the Constitution

I. Legislative Branch – makes laws.

II. Executive Branch – enforces laws.

III. Judicial Branch – interprets laws.

IV. Relations among states.

V. The Amendment Process.

VI. National Supremacy and Oaths of Office.

VII. Ratification process for the Constitution. 

500

The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?

The Articles of Confederation

500

Separation of Power

And

Checks and Balance

  1. Dividing government powers among three branches to prevent abuse of power.

  2. Each branch can limit the powers of the others to maintain balance.

500
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)
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