American History
In what year did the Constitutional Convention take place?
1787
How many members are in the Senate?
100. 2 for each state.
What was the Virginia Plan?
A plan to set up three branches of a national government for the 13 states.
What is George Washington most known for?
For being the first president and a general in the Revolutionary War.
What is the 19th amendment for?
To give women equal voting right.
What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation?
They were too weak to do anything.
What is the main job of Congress?
To make laws for the country.
How many times has a Vice-President stepped up to become President?
Nine times.
Who was James Madison?
A delegate from Virginia. He came up with the Virginia Plan and is known as "the Father of the Constitution."
Which colony was settled first?
Virginia
In what year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
Which state has the most delegates in the House of Representatives?
California. They have 53 representatives.
How can the government remove a bad president?
The House of Representatives votes to impeach, and the Senate puts him on trial.
Which U.S. currency (bill) is Benjamin Franklin on?
$100 bill.
What does the first line of the Constitution say?
We the people of the United States . . .
How did the 13 colonies view themselves after the Revolutionary War?
Why are there two houses of Congress?
To make things fair for both big states and small states.
What is the job of the Judicial branch?
To make sure the laws treat citizens fairly.
What is Thomas Jefferson known for?
For writing the Declaration of Independence and for being the third president.
Which country owned the territory west of the colonies in the late 1700s?
France.
Why did the states rebel against Great Britain?
Because the King and people of England did not treat the colonists like citizens of their country.
What was the first thing Congress did in the new United States?
Why did the founders want 3 parts branches of government?
To make sure that one person or one group didn't take all the power.
Who was Roger Sherman and why was he important?
A delegate from Connecticut. He came up with the Great Compromise.
Why is the Constitution of the United States unique?
Because it was the first time a government was created from scratch by the common people, rather than by a ruler or tyrant.