Constitution
Name 3 branches of the US Federal government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What did antifederalists demand in regard to a new government?
A Bill of Rights
Has 100 members
Senate
A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses.
What is bicameral?
True or False: The Constitution was written in Washington D.C.
False (Philadelphia)
The United State's first written form of government was what?
Articles of Confederation
The Preamble to the Constitution tells us what?
Why the Constitution was written
True or False: there are 400 members in the House of Representatives
House or Senate? Members must live in the state they represent
Both the House of Representatives and Senate
How many representatives (not senators) does Michigan have in Congress?
True or False: The Declaration of Independence came before the Constitution
True
Length of term in office for members of this office is 6 years.
Senate
Which article describes relations among the states?
Article 4
What did federalists want in regard to a new government?
a strong national government
In the preamble, what does 'promote the general welfare mean?'
contribute to the happiness & well-being of all people
This branch of government has 2 houses/chambers
Legislative Branch
What is the purpose of Article 7?
Which article indicates the supremacy of the national government?
Article 6
Who were 2 famous federalists (last name only is okay)?
Hamilton, Jay, Madison
In the preamble, what does 'establish justice' mean?
Make laws & set up courts that are fair
You must be 25 years of age or older to be a member of this part of the Legislative Branch.
House of Representatives
Which part of Congress needs a majority vote to pass a bill into a law?
Both the House of Representatives and Senate
Which article outlines how to amend the Constitution?
Article 5