Famous People/Places
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
True or false, under the Articles of Confederation, America's government was allowed to tax people.
False
What branch of government does the president work in?
Executive
People who supported the constitution were known as ______________________________
Federalists
Anti Federalists
Federalists
Who is Mr. Jenkins favorite president?
Abe Lincoln
Who wrote the declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
6. The Virginia Statute for ________________________created an example for religious acceptance.
a. economic independence
b. religious freedom
Religious Freedom
How much did the constitution say a enslaved person was worth compared to a free person?
3/5ths
Many states refused to the ratify the constitution because it did not have a __________________________.
a. Bill of Rights
b. Declaration
c. Constitution
d. Peace Treaty
a. Bill of Rights
Who did our middle school boys beat in basketball this past week?
Monclova Christian
Harvest Christian
Who wrote most the federalist papers? He made a musical.
Alexander Hamilton
8. The ________________________was a document that created the first central government for the United States
a. constitution
b. declaration
c. Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
When was the draft of the Constitution finished?
a. 1781
b. 1785
c. 1787
d. 1789
c. 1787
Should a Christian have to make a cake for a gay Wedding? Give me a reason.
Yes or No
Reasons vary
What is Amario's favorite food?
Boil crawfish
Where was America's first capital?
New York City
How many states had to agree to a law in order to pass it out of the 13?
9
the division of the federal government that is made up of the national courts; interprets laws and settles disputes between states
a. Judicial
b. Executive
c. Legislative
Judicial Branch
What amendment in the Bill of Rights gives people freedom of religion?
1st
What is Jay's favorite tv show?
(Hint: its an anime and is new)
Blue Eyed Samurai
Where did we write the Constitution?
Philadelphia
Why might America's first government fail?
They could not tax
had no military
No major power
All laws were non-binding
What branch can impeach the president?
Legislative
What amendment means you have the right to remain silent? You do not have to talk if you don't want to?
5th Amendment
I plead the 5th
What is Mr. Jenkins favorite coffee?
Hazelnut