Amendments
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
James Madison
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is the name of the "small state" plan?
The New Jersey Plan
How many Senators are there?
100
What fraction of states need to agree to add a new amendment to the Constitution?
3/4
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
Who advises the president?
The Cabinet
What is the name of the "large state" plan?
The Virginia Plan
How many Representatives are there?
435
Which right is protected in the 3rd Amendment?
Protection against quartering (being forced to accept soldiers in your home)
What is the introduction of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What are the names of the 2 parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What did the Great Compromise create?
a Bi-Cameral Legislature
How many years do Senators serve?
6 years
Name the 5 rights listed in the 1st Amendment.
How many articles does the Constitution have?
7
The Founding Fathers added a system of _________ and __________ to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
What was the 3/5ths Compromise?
Who are the two Senators from California?
Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla
The 8th Amendment protects against_____________________.
excessive bail/cruel and unusual punishment
What do the first 3 articles of the Constitution do?
Create the 3 branches of government
Article 3 of the Constitution says the government needs to create a ________________.
Supreme Court
What is the other name for the Great Compromise?
The Connecticut Plan
Which of the 2 chambers of Congress is the "upper chamber"?
The Senate