The Convention
The Constitutional Convention was held in this building and city.
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
This is the head of the Executive Branch
President
What Amendment guarantees Freedom of Speech, religion, and the Press.
1st Amendment
This voting system elects our Presidents
Electoral College
Leader of the House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
This future President is known as the Father of the Constitution because of his detailed notes.
James Madison
Congress and the Supreme Court are the heads of these 2 branches.
Legislative and Judicial
What Amendment protects you from having to answer questions.
5th Amendment
The definition of a democracy.
All government leaders are elected by the people.
This rebellion scared Americans and led to writing a new plan of government.
Shay's Rebellion
The Convention was held to replace this 1st plan of government.
Articles of Confederation
This branch can make laws and impeach the President.
Legislative
These Amendments give you the right to own a gun and the Police must have a warrant.
Amendments 2 and 4.
These people were in favor of the Constitution and these people were against it.
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
This Amendment gave women the right to vote.
Amendment 19
The Great Compromise combined these 2 plans for the Legislative Branch.
New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan
How are states represented in the House and the Senate.
The House is based on a state's population and every state has 2 senators.
Which Amendment states you have other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights.
Amendment 9
This system allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other 2 branches.
Checks and Balances
What is the sentence that helps you remember how a bill becomes a law.
I itch Craig's dog 'cuz Pluto's old.
What were the 4 main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not tax, no President, no Military, and weak Central Government
What is the term for the following people: House Member, Senator, President, Supreme Court Judge
2 years, 6 years, 4 years, for life
Name 4 rights you have from Amendment 6.
Attorney, Impartial Jury, Confront witnesses, Speedy Trial, and informed of charges
This lists the 6 purposes of Government in the Constitution and name one purpose.
Preamble - Name one purpose
What is judicial review and who uses this power to check the President and Congress
To determine laws and actions unconstitutional
Supreme Court