Ideals of the constitution
Government was established by the ________
People
How many original states were there?
13, and 13 original colonies
What number is two thirds of the 50 states of legislature
34/50
What is suffrage?
Right to vote
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True or False; We have a limited government with restrictions to its power
True
What was one of the key issues which the young nation wanted to fix in the new constitution
New constitution should be based on checks and balances
Amendment is what in the constitution?
Written change
In 1865 what did the 13th amendment outlaw?
Slavery
Who does the Executive branch consist of?
President
VP
Cabinet
Representations should always govern by the _____ of the ______
Consent, people
Delegates were...
White college educated males
Has the states ever successfully united and proposed a new amendment to Congress?
Nope
What was the first state that allowed women to vote?
Wyoming
Who makes the laws?
Congress
What four things does the constitution enforce to the government
Insure peace, provide common defense, promote general welfare, secure the blessing of liberty
What state was the great compromise linked to?
Connecticut
Does the government interpret the Constitution for their own benefit?
Yep
What amendment aloud civil rights?
14th
What two types of courts are there?
District
What was the main problem with the first draft of the constitution?
Did not provide protection for the states and individual rights
17 weeks
If people don't like the effects of an amendment is can be _______ by another amendment
Ratified
The presidents chosen helpers are called the_____?
What's the cabinet member which is in charge of the military?
Commander-in-chief