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Goods that come into a country are called...
imports
A person who represents a group of people is called a
delegate
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Carries out the laws
Benjamin Franklin advised the republic to vote for the Constitution?
false
he advised the delegates!!!
An agreement that is not exactly what either side wants but something both sides can agree upon is called a
Compromise
Who led a Rebellion against a state?
Madison
Shays
Mason
Shays
What is the main job of the legislative branch/Congress?
Makes the laws
The Federalists liked the Constitution.
True
A government run by representatives is called a
republic
What is the term for when states approve the Constitution?
Ratify
What is the main job of the Judicial branch?
Decides if laws have been broken
A nation needs a true religion and a good government to last.
True
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Nine states had to approve the ______________for it to become law.
Constitution
Who said slavery would "bring the judgement of heaven on a Country?"
Madison
Shays
Mason
Mason
The delegates wrote the Constitution in New York.
False.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was Isaac Backus?
A Baptist preacher from Mass. He wrote and spoke to encourage people to read the Bible.
The Anti-Federalists wanted to add a ____________
to the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
Who had ideas that formed the basis of the US Constitution?
Madison
An eagle was carved into George Washington's chair.
False. A half of a sun was carved.
Which state was the first to vote in favor of the Constitution?
Delaware