Constitutional Convention
Many of the delegates at the Convention had previously served in the Continental Congress and fought in this war
Revolutionary War
This amendment protects our freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to assemble and peacefully protest, and the freedom of press
First Amendment
In order to enact a new law under the Articles of Confederation, this many of the thirteen states needed to vote in favor of it
13
In most governing documents, there’s one of these which states the reasons for the document, it's also known as an introductory statement
Preamble
By having this many branches of government, the U.S. Constitution ensures that no branch is too powerful
3
Per Article II of the Constitution, “The executive Power shall be vested in” this person
President of the United States of America
This individual was unanimously elected as President of the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
The Second Amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free people to keep and bear _____, shall not be infringed.”
Arms
Under the Articles of Confederation, the only branch of government that existed was this
The Legislative Branch
For government officials, such as law enforcement, to search someone and/or seize their property, they must have this type of cause
Probable Cause
After winning this war, many Americans were concerned over giving the federal government too much power
Revolutionary War
This branch of government has the authority and power to impeach Supreme Court justices and the President of the United States
Legislative Branch
In all, 55 delegates attended the Convention including George Washington and James Madison who were representatives of this state
Virginia
This amendment prohibits the government from taking private property for public use unless the owner of the private property is fairly compensated for it
Fifth Amendment
Per the Articles of Confederation, no matter how many, or how few delegates a state had in Congress, every state would receive this many votes when voting on a bill (new law)
1
This term is used to describe a “process” which outlines certain steps that must be taken by the government before they can inhibit someone’s rights and freedoms
Due Process
This court has the power to declare any law unconstitutional
U.S. Supreme Court
This Article of the Constitution establishes the powers and authorities of the Executive Branch
Article II
One of the issues that the delegates wanted to resolve, was to have all the states adopt a single one of these, which would make trade and commerce easier
Form of currency / currency
The Bill of Rights consists of this many amendments
10
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had no authority to collect, or levy, these, which would've helped raise revenue for the government
Taxes
This is the title given to someone who’s serving as an official diplomat in a foreign nation
Ambassador
The president may veto bills passed by _____
Congress / the Legislative Branch
Article III of the Constitution states that the United States will only have one of these courts, which will head the Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
The primary goal of the Convention was to revise this government document
Articles of Confederation
This Amendment prevents soldiers from having the ability to quarter (stay) in someone's home and/or business
Third Amendment
By 1786, it became clear to many that the Articles of Confederation were weak and needed to be replaced, especially in the aftermath of this famous rebellion
Shays’ Rebellion
This is a sustained, long-term decrease in economic activity which includes numerous businesses going out of business and a rise in unemployment rates
Economic Depression
Congress can override this with a two-thirds majority vote
A presidential veto
This branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and the Constitution
Judicial Branch