Branches of Government
Famous People
Vocab
Facts to Know
100

How many Branches of Government are there?

3 Branches

100

This person led a rebellion against the state and the rebellion was named after him.

Daniel Shays

100

goods that come into the country

imports

100

Nine states have to approve the ____________ for it to become law.

Constitution

200

What are the Three Branches of Government?

Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch

200

This person said that slavery would "bring the judgement of heaven on a Country."

George Mason

200

an agreement that is not exactly what either side wants but something both sides can agree on.

compromise

200

Anti-Federalists wanted to add a _____________ to the Constitution.

bill of rights

300

This Branch "Carries out the laws".

Executive Branch

300

This person had ideas that formed the basis of the United States Constitution.

James Madison

300

a government run by representatives.

republic

300

The Federalists (liked or disliked) the Constitution.

liked

400

This Branch "Makes the laws"

Legislative Branch

400

This person advised the delegates to vote for the Constitution.

Benjamin Franklin

400

a person who represents a group of people is called a...

delegate

400

A nation needs (good government or true religion and morals) to last.

true religion and morals

500

This Branch "Decides if laws have been broken"

Judicial Branch

500

There are two groups of people who had different thoughts about the Constitution. What are the two groups called?

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

500

when states approve the Constitution.

ratify

500

Benjamin Franklin advised the (republic or delegates) to vote for the Constitution.

delegates