Preamble
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
Which plan favored larger states?
VA plan
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches
Which group supported ratifying (approving) the Constitution?
Federalists.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A. Earth
B. Saturn
C. Jupiter
D. Venus
C. Jupiter
How many promises does the introduction to the Constitution have?
6
Which plan wanted each state to have the same number of representatives?
NJ plan
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Which group worried that the Constitution gave the national government too much power?
Anti-Federalists
What is the only continent that lies in all four hemispheres?
Africa
Which promise goes with 'provide for the well-being and needs of the people?'
Why did the smaller states support the NJ plan?
The smaller states wanted equal representation so larger states could not have more or all the power.
Which branch carries out or enforces laws?
Executive Branch
What document was added to the Constitution to protect individual rights and support Anti-Federalist concerns?
Bill of Rights.
Which animal has fingerprints that are surprisingly similar to humans?
A. Chimpanzee
B. Gorilla
C. Koala
D. Giant Panda
Koala
Which promise means 'creating fairness and treating people equally?'
A. form a more perfect union
B. establish justice
C. ensure domestic tranquility
D. provide for the common defense
E. promote the general welfare
F. secure the blessings of liberty
B. establish justice
What was the Great Compromise?
Combination of ideas from the VA and NJ plan.
Which branch interprets laws and decides whether laws follow the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
Why did Federalists believe the country needed a stronger government?
They believed a stronger national government would help keep the country united, protect the nation, and solve problems between states.
Which animal has 3 hearts?
A. Octopus
B. Squid
C. Whale shark
D. Sea horse
A. Octopus
Put these promises in the correct order:
A. establish justice
B. form a more perfect union
C. provide for the common defense
D. promote the general welfare
E. secure the blessings of liberty
F. ensure domestic tranquility
B, A, F, C, D, E
B - Form a more perfect union
A - Establish justice
F - Ensure domestic tranquility
C - Provide for the common defense
D - Promote the general welfare
E - Secure the blessings of liberty
A state with a large population wants more representation, while a small state wants the same number of representatives as every other state. Which plan would each state support and why?
The large states would support the VA plan because representation was based on population.
The small states would support the NJ plan because every state wanted equal representation.
Why did the Founders create the 3 branches of government? And what is the term called?
To divide power and prevent one person or group from having too much power. Checks and Balances.
Why was the Bill of Rights important in getting the Constitution ratified (approved)?
It addressed Anti-Federalists concerns by specifically protecting individual rights and limiting the government's power.
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
A. Italy
B. France
C. Greece
D. Spain
B. France