Preamble
The introduction to the Constitution
The Preamble
How many Articles is the Constitution made up of
7
Which Framer provided most of the ideas for the Constitution
James Madison
The President has the power to veto or kill any bill passed by congress. This is an example of which Principle of Government
Checks and Balances
What are the Requirements to become a member of the US House of Representatives
25 years old
7 years a citizen
Live in the State you represent
What is the first goal stated in the Preamble
To Form a More Perfect Union
Which Articles describe the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches
1, 2 and 3
The Framers had to give up a little of what they wanted to find agreement. What is this called.
Compromise
The Constitution gave the authority to education the citizens to the individual States. This is an example of which Principle of Government
Federalism
Who is the President of the Senate
VPOTUS
Which words tell who wrote the Constitution
We the People
Which Article tells the citizenship requirements to be a US Vice President
Article 2
Which Compromise created the US House and Senate we know today?
Great Compromise
The Bill of Rights were added to guarantee that the citizens rights would be protected and to
persuade States to Ratify the Constitution
How many people are in the US Congress. Totals
House
Senate
Total
435
100
535
What do the words "insure domestic tranquility" mean
peace and calm in the States and US
Which Article tells Americans how many States were needed to Ratify the Constitution
7
Who was chosen to lead the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
The idea of a 3 Branch system gives SOME of the governments power to each of the different Branches. This idea was proposed by
John Adams
Article I Section 8 lists Powers of Congress
What is the first power listed
To tax
What was the main goal of the Framers when writing the Preamble
To let the citizens know what the Framers had done during Constitutional Convention
Which Article talks about the process for Amending the Constitution
5
When and Where was the Constitutional Convention held
Philadelphia Penn State House 1787
Magna Carta
To return them to the state where the crime was committed