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Constitution
3 Branches
The Patriots
Milestones
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
The birthday of the United States of America is?
July 4 1776
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 equal 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

The new Constitution was submitted to the thirteen states for approval. By July of 1788 having been ratified by the necessary three fourths of the states, the Constitution became the “_______ law of the __________”

Supreme...... land.....

200
The Eighth Amendment says: Exessive fines cannot be imposed; Excessing bail cannot be required and.....
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.
300

Who must approve people like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members that the president appoints to government positions?

The United States Senate

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

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?.

Nine

300

States with larger populations have more representatives in Congress.

Proportional Representation 

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

What are key principles of the U.S. Constitution? Name four.

Popular Sovereignty, Checks and Balances, Separation of powers, Limited Government, Federalism, Individual Rights, Republicanism

400
The official motto of the United States was adopted as the nation's motto in 1956 as an alternative or replacement to the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, which was adopted when the Great Seal of the United States was created and adopted in 1782.[1][2]. What is this official Motto that is found today on our currency?
What is In God We Trust?
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

Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

the 19th

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

What is the length of a term for members of the United States Senate?  

Six Years

500

Which major principle of the Constitution is supported in the Tenth Amendment?

Federalism

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