Constitution/Amendments
What is the purpose of the United States Constitution?
To establish the government of the United States
What part of the Executive Branch did Washington create?
The Presidential Cabinet
What major addition to the United States is Jefferson known for?
The Louisiana Purchase
Name the regions we have covered so far
Northeast and Southern
How old is Mr. Kessler?
24
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
How many different departments are in the cabinet?
15
How was the Louisiana Purchase explored?
The Lewis and Clark expedition
Name the next region we are covering.
Midwest
How many marathons has Mr. Tessmer ran?
4
What does legislature mean?
A law making body
Name 5 of the departments within the cabinet.
Who did Sacajawea reunite with during the journey?
Her brother
How many states were in the southern region?
16
How many marathons has Mr. Kessler ran?
0
To pass an amendment, you need ______ of Congress and ______ of the states to agree.
2/3rds and 3/4ths
What is the official title for the head of a cabinet?
Secretary
How long did the Journey take? How many miles?
2 and 1/2 years/8000 miles
Name the states of the northeast region.
Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut
How many states has Mr. Tessmer been to?
40
Article 5 gives us the ability to create ____________.
Amendments
What is the only official title that is not called a secretary? (Department of Justice)
Attorney General
What city did the journey start from?
St. Charles
Name all of the states and capitols of the southern region.
Alabama (Montgomery), Arkansas (Little Rock), Florida (Tallahassee), Georgia (Atlanta), Kentucky (Frankfort), Louisiana (Baton Rouge), Mississippi (Jackson), North Carolina (Raleigh), South Carolina (Columbia), Tennessee (Nashville), Virginia (Richmond), and West Virginia (Charleston), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Maryland (Annapolis), Delaware (Dover)
Who is Mr. Kessler or Mr. Tessmer's favorite athlete?
Kessler: LeSean McCoy