🧠 People & Events
Who was the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What is a constitution?
A plan for government
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
What is a veto?
Rejecting a law
What does the Preamble explain?
Goals of government
Who led the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What does “bicameral” mean?
Two houses
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
What can Congress do after a veto?
Override with 2/3 vote
“Establish justice” means?
Create fair laws
Why did leaders meet in 1787?
To fix the weak government
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of Representatives & Senate
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial
“Provide for the common defense” means?
Protect the country
What was the first government called?
Articles of Confederation
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
Who leads the executive branch?
President
Who can impeach the President?
House of Representatives
“Ensure domestic tranquility” means?
Keep peace at home
What issue caused major disagreements at the Convention?
Representation / slavery / power
What is federalism?
Power shared between national and state governments
What are the three branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is checks and balances?
Branches limit each other’s power
Why is the Constitution important?
It protects peoples rights