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Constitution
3 Branches
The Patriots
7 Principles
Bill of Rights
100
The United States method of sharing power between a strong national govenment and the individual states is know as _____________
Federalism
100
The first 3 articles of the Constitution establish the 3 branches of government. Name them
Legislative, Executive and Judicial.
100
This patriot was called the “Father of the Constitution.” Was Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson and the 4th President of the United States
James Madison
100

People exercise this power through voting

Popular Sovereignty 

100
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
200
The United States is also a ________________, where the people elect others to represent them in government decisions.
Republic
200

What is the purpose for having 3 branches of government?

Check and balance of power

200
These 3 Patriots combined their talents to write a series of 85 newspaper essays under the pseudonym Publius. These essays, called, “The Federalist Papers”, effectively presented the case for the ratification of the Constitution. Who were these 3 Patriots?
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.
200

Congress passes a law to make ice cream illegal.  What can the Supreme Court do about this law?

Declare it unconstitutional

200

The Eighth Amendment says: Exessive fines cannot be imposed; Excessive bail cannot be required and.....

Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.

300

This event directly led to the Constitutional Convention.  It showed how weak our national government was.   

Shay’s Rebellion. 

300
Only the United States Congress which consists of _________ and the ______________ has the power to make federal ______________.
The House of Representatives and the Senate Laws
300
George Mason, “Father of the Bill of Rights,” and other Anti-Federalist patriots refused to support and encourage ratification of the new Constitution until James Madison guaranteed to attach a Bill of Rights. This group of Anti-Federalist patriots realized that describing basic rights and freedoms would be crucial to safeguarding the American way of life. Name one of these Anti-Federalist patriots.
Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Edmund Randolph.
300

This power of government divides the power of government to distinct branches.

Separation of Powers

300
Passing laws to aid a religious institution Requiring individuals to attend religious services Punishing individuals for their religious beliefs Levying taxes to support religious institutions Which amendment prohibits federal and state government from carrying our these actions?
The first amendment
400
Several States refused to ratify the Constitution until a ___________ was added.
Bill of Rights.
400
Executive Department: The ______________ is the chief executive and highest elected official in the United States. He must born in the United States, be at least 35 years old and a US resident for at least 14 years.
President
400

This person served as president of the Constitutional Convention 

George Washington

400

This principle of government allows citizens to elect representatives to represent themselves in government. 

Republicanism

400
This amendment guarantees DUE PROCESS OF LAW, it also protects the accused from being coerced to testify against himself. This is the ________ th Amendment.
5th
500

In order to propose an amendment ________ of congress need to approve, and to ratify _________ of states need to approve. 

two-thirds and three-quarters 

500
Congress consists of 535 members. _____ members of the House of Representatives and ______ members of the Senate.
435 In the House 100 in the Senate
500

This founding father was not present at the constitutional convention

Thomas Jefferson

500

The president walks in to Walmart and takes a snickers bar.  What principle says that the president cannot do this. 

Limited Government

500
The 1st amendment guarantees 5 freedoms. Name them.
What is Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition?