Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
What are the first 3 words in the Constitution?
"We the People..."
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What was the main problem with the Articles of the Confederation?
The states had most of the power
Who was chosen to lead the meeting?
George Washington
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What Amendment states that your house cannot be searched without a warrant?
4th
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
When delegates were discussing the Articles of the Confederation, in what city did they meet?
Under the Great Compromise, how many Representatives did each state receive?
It depended on the population of the state
What is the Constitution?
Our plan for government
What are the 5 rights guaranteed in the 1st amendment?
Freedom of: Speech, Religion, Assembly, Petition or Protest, Press
Which branch of government includes the President, the VP and the cabinet?
The Executive Branch
When delegates discussed changes to make, what were the two plans called that were presented?
The NJ plan and the Virginia plan
How many senators would each state receive, according to the Great Compromise?
2
Can the Constitution be changed or amended?
Yes
Whose power is limited by the Bill of Rights?
The Government
Which branch is in charge of the military?
Executive
What issues did states have to compromise on at the Constitutional Convention? (Not the name of the compromise)
How states would be represented.
The main disagreement of the plan for government in the Articles of Confederation was what?
How states would be represented in Congress
People have the power by choosing their leaders.
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It protects our rights as citizens of the US
Where can you find the Preamble?
At the beginning of the Constitution.