Branches of Government
Constitutional Convention
Revolutionary War
100

How many branches of government are there?(Number)

3

100

How many states went to the Convention?(Number)

12

100

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?(MM/DD/YYYY)

07/04/1776

200

Which branch of government makes the laws?

Legislative

200

Did Rhode Island go to the Convention?

No

200

Who were the two main armies fighting in the war?(____ and ____)(write the true country name)

America and Britain

300

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Interprets laws

300

What problem did the Convention attempt to solve?(Three word term)

Articles of Confederation

400

Which branch do the president's cabinet belong to?

Executive

400

What new document emerged as a result of the Convention?(one term)

Constitution

500

How does the Executive Branch counteract the Legislative Branch(one term)

Veto

500

Where did the Convention take place and where was it signed?(___:___)

Independence Hall:Federal Hall