Who Am I
Who is the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Where was the first capital of the United States?
New York City
What is Inauguration Day?
The special day the president takes the oath of office.
What is the Constitution?
The plan of government by which the United States operates and was adopted in 1787
How old do you have to be to vote?
eighteen
Who is the first vice president of the United States?
John Adams
Where was the second capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is the supreme court?
The highest court in the land - judges are chosen by the president and serve for life or unable to serve.
Which branch of government makes sure the laws are obeyed and has a Cabinet of advisers?
Executive branch
The US constitution has how many articles?
Seven
The spy network during the American War for Independence
Culper Spy Ring
What is the permanent capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is a constitutional republic?
A government run by representatives chosen by the people. — the United States
What is the job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
Six months after the Constitution was adopted, how many amendments state the rights and freedoms of citizens (Bill of Rights)?
10
Who chose the District of Columbia for the new capital of the United States?
George Washington
Where is the location of the US capital?
District of Columbia (named after Christopher Columbu)
What freedoms do the first amendment in the Bill of Rights protect?
The freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and redress of grievance.
Who decides whether the Constitution has been obeyed?
Judicial Branch
What determines the number of representatives sent by each state?
The population of the people in each state.
Who surveyed boundaries for the District of Columbia?
Andrew Ellicott
Where did the constitutional convention take place?
Leaders from the new states met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to discuss their ideas on the formation of American government.
What determines which candidate wins the presidency?
The Electoral College- each state gets total of 2 senators + number of representatives. The larger the state, the more electoral college votes.
Why did the Articles of Confederation need to be replaced by a new plan of government?
There was no way for the states to settle disputes so they would have to agree all the time. It didn’t have a way to elect a president, enforce laws or tax the people.
How many electoral college votes does a presidential candidate need to win?
270