The Constitutional Convention was held here to address the need for a new government
Philadelphia
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Former President, Bill Clinton, was brought up on charges and impeached after he had an affair with Monica Lewinsky. However, what did President Clinton do that was far worse that led to him being impeached?
He lied under oath
100
When is Constitution Day?
September 17th
100
One of the president's check against excessive congressional power is the __________
Veto
200
Name the 2 current Senators of Nebraska
Mike Johanns and Ben Nelson
200
Shay's Rebellion took place in this state
Massachusetts
200
In the passing and ratification of the new Constitution, a Bill of Rights was promised to also be attached. What are the Bill of Rights?
first 10 amendments to the Constitution. They give every citizen their basic freedoms
200
The men at the Constitutional Convention were all young and distinguished. What was the average age of the men who were at the convention?
43
200
What does "popular sovereignty" mean?
Rule by the people
300
I was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention....who am I?
George Washington
300
Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island
300
The Constitutional Convention holds true significance in the transformation from the A. of C. to the new United States Constitution. During what year and time of the year did the Constitutional Convention occur?
Summer of 1787
300
For the Constitution to be accepted, how many states had to agree to ratify it into law?
9 of the 13
300
The framers of our constitution provided a separation of powers in the federal government by doing what?
establishing an executive, legislative, and judicial branch which all will have specific powers
400
I put the Virginia Plan and New Jersey plan together, creating what is known as "The Great Compromise"
Roger Sherman
400
Which state was the last to ratify the articles of confederation?
Maryland
400
This Friday, September 7th, Diller-Odell will have their first home football game of the year. Who do we play?
Dorchester
400
Ben Franklin was the oldest man at the Constitutional Convention....How old was he?
81 years old
400
Explain federalism
It allowed for the strengthening of the central government but still preserved the rights of states....thus power is divided among the federal and state governments
500
'The Federalist' was a set of 85 essays that convinced Americans to support the new Constitution. Who were the 3 authors behind the Federalist?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay
500
Roger Sherman proposed the "Great Compromise" which took parts from the New Jersey Plan and parts from the Virginia Plan. Another name for the "Great Compromise" is the __________ Compromise.
Connecticut
500
Describe the events that surrounded Shay's Rebellion
It was an uprising in Mass. in 1787 by farmers (led by Daniel Shay) who could not afford to pay taxes. They took over the local court houses to protest and showed that people could protest violently and get away with it.
500
The Articles of Confederation served as the first Constitution of the states for only 6 years...during what years did this happen?
1781-1787
500
Explain the 3/5 compromise.
It was used for figuring the population of the states. It said that for every 5 slaves, they would count as 3 free people.