Articles of Confederation
What was the first form of American Government called after the Revolutionary War?
The Articles of Confederation
Who was President of the Convention?
George Washington
What is the Christmas candy called that hangs on trees and often has stripes?
Candy Cane!
Did the Constitution create a weak or strong National Government?
Strong National Government
The great compromise was about representation in Congress. One house was representation according to __________________ and the other was equal representation.
Population
Who helps build all of Santa's toys?
The Elves!
The Constitution replaced what?
The Articles of Confederation
How many branches or parts of the National Government were there under the Constitution?
Bonus points if you can name any of the branches!
3 branches!
Judicial (Supreme Court), Executive (President and Cabinet), and Legislative (Congress)
The Great Compromise helped what two sides agree?
Large States and Small States
What was the name of the Rebellion that help lead to the end of the Articles?
Shay's Rebellion
Who is known as the "Father of the Consitution"? He wrote both the Virginia Plan and the most of the Constitution.
James Madison
Do we still have and follow the Constitution today?
Yes we do!
What Christmas character came to life one day when a hat being placed on his head?
Frosty the Snowman
How does Santa Claus typically enter a home?
The chimney.
How many reindeer does Santa have and can you name ALL of Santa's reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Ruldolph.
Who becomes the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What was the meeting called where they wrote the Constitution?
Constitutional Convention
Congress has two houses. The House of Representatives and the Senate. Why did they divide Congress into two houses?
To have a house with equal representation and a house with representation according to population.
What was the 3/5's compromise?
Slaves counted as 3/5's of a person.
How many Articles were there in the Articles of Confederation?
There were 13 articles.
Name at least 3 people who attended the Convention.
Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Madison, ect.
Sing the first line of Jingle Bells correctly to get 500 points.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Do the state governments still exist under the Constitution?
Yes they do and power is shared between them and the National Government.
The North and the South were fighting over what that lead to the 3/5's compromise?
Slavery