Legislaive
What is another name for the Legislative Branch of the United States government?
congress.
Who is the leader of the Executive branch of the government?
president
What is considered the highest court of the United States?
the supreme court
How were deputies to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
They were appointed by the legislatures of the different States.
What was the average age of the deputies to the Constitutional Convention?
About 44.
What are the two parts that make up the Legislative Branch of government?
senate and House of Representitives
True or False: Each cabinet member must be approved by the U.S. Congress.
False
True or False: A decision made by the Supreme Court can be appealed to the Senate.
True
Were there any restrictions as to the number of deputies a State might send?
no
Who were the oldest and youngest members of the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin, of Pennsylvania, then 81; and Jonathan Dayton, of New Jersey, 26.
How many Senators does each state have?
2
How many different Cabinet departments are there?
15
True or False: A decision made by the Supreme Court can be appealed to the Senate.
True
Which State did not send deputies to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
How many lawyers were members of the Constitutional Convention?
There were probably 34, out of 55, who had at least made a study of the law.
How many representatives in the House does each state have?
14
Which of the following is not a requirement to become President of the United States?
You must have the U.S. Constitution memorized by heart.
How many justices are there on the current Supreme Court?
9
Were the other twelve States represented throughout the Constitutional Convention?
From what classes of society were the members of the Constitutional Convention drawn?
In addition to the lawyers, there were soldiers, planters, educators, ministers, physicians, financiers, and merchants.
What is the total number of U.S. Senators and House of Representatives?
100 Senators and 435 Representatives
What is the maximum number of times one person can be elected president?
2
How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?
For the rest of their life.
About how large was the population of Philadelphia?
The census of 1790 gave it 28,000; including its suburbs, about 42,000.
How many members of the Constitutional Convention had been members of the Continental Congress?
Forty, and two others were later members.