Amendments
How many amendments consists of the Bill of Rights?
10
Which principle describes the division between national government and states?
Federalism
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
The U.S. Constitution.
This man was the oldest man at the convention...
Ben Franklin
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
How many amendments are there?
27
When you think of popular sovereignty you should think....
vote! vote! vote!
Which city did the Founding Fathers write/frame the Constitution?
Philadelphia
Known as the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Which 2 houses make up the bicameral legislature?
House of Representatives and Senate
Which amendment is granted to people accused of crimes? (innocent until proven guilty, remain silent, double jeopardy)
5th Amendment
Which principle is a philosophy of government with elected REPresentatives serving at the will of the people?
Republicanism
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
Articles of Confederation
Inaugurated as the 1st President of the United States in New York City
George Washington
Who is in charge of the Executive branch?
President and Cabinet
This amendment is the result of homes being searched without a warrant.
4th amendment
Which principle is best represented by the separate branches of govt to include legislative, judicial and executive branch?
Separation of Powers
Differences and compromises in forming the new government characterizes which Era?
Constitutional Era
What are 2 Anti-Federalist names we studied? (think of the train drawing)
Patrick Henry, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson
Who is in charge of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
What does RAPPS stand for and which amendment?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech - 1st Amendment
Which principle best describes James Madison following statement, "to divide the trust between different bodies of men who might watch and check each other."
Checks and Balances
Explain the process of changing the Constitution.
Amendments, 2/3 of both houses 3/4 of all state legislatures.
What are the 3 full names of the Federalist we studied? (Mad Ham named Jay)
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
Article 1 in the Constitution outlines this branch having the power to create the laws.
Legislative