Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was made between?
The first 13 original states.
Who is second in line after the vice president of the USA?
The speaker of the house.
What is the purpose of the senate?
The purpose is to represent the interest of the state in the political process as opposed to the House of Representatives which represents the interest of the people.
Which article established this branch?
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Where was the constitution written?
The U.S. Constitution was written in the same Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Continental Army.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
They did not give Congress and the national government enough power.
Who was the first woman to enter the house of representatives?
Jeannette Rankin.
When was the senate founded?
In 1789.
This branch deals with?
Criminal and civil courts.
When was the constitution officially signed?
September 17, 1787.
There was 13.
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.
How many years can you serve in the senate?
6 years.
What do they interpret?
The judicial branch interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution.
Which two people helped write the constitution?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
What was the reason the articles were made?
They served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.
How many years can the house members serve?
2 years.
Who is currently ahead of the senate?
Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer
When did this branch become active?
In 1789.
How many pages are in the constitution?
A total of 4 pages.
What was the replacement?
The constitution.
Can the house propose a bill?
Yes!
Can the senate propose a bill?
No.
Is this the most powerful branch of all branches?
Yes!
What did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation.