Our government is divided into branches as the result of concept called...
What is Separation of Powers also accept Checks and Balances
100
The constitution was not ratified by all states at the same time, name 1 state that waited.
What is New York and Virginia
100
Name an Anti-Federalist, these people opposed the constitution because they feared a strong central government.
Who is Patrick Henry, Sam Adams, or Richard Henry Lee
100
The power to make laws and enforce them is created by
What is the constitution
100
This was added to the constitution in order to help it get ratified.
What is the Bill of Rights
200
This plan suggested a bi-cameral, or 2 house legislature which was based on population.
What is The Virginia Plan
200
This form of government divides power between the national and state government.
What is Federalism
200
This angry farmer led a group of farmers to the Massachusetts state house in an uprising.
Who is Daniel Shay
200
Which positions can be held by non-native born citizens
What is representative, senator, supreme court.
200
This amendment protects your right to keep and bear "arms"
What is the 2nd Amendment
300
This concept determined how slaves would be counted towards determining representation in congress.
What is The 3/5 Compromise
300
Name a right that both the federal and state governments share.
What is taxation, borrow money, pay debts and establish courts
300
Proposed the Virginia Plan, he is called the "Father of the Constitution"
Who is James Madison
300
You need to be 25, 30, and 35 years old to be elected to federal office. Match an age to the position.
What is Representative, Senator, President
300
Name 3 rights you have if accused of a crime
What is right to fair trial, trial by jury, speedy public trial, double jeopardy, unreasonable punishment, self incrimination
400
Our current system is based on the _____ Compromise. We have a 2 house legislature that is based on population and equal representation among states
What is the GREAT Compromise
400
In order for the constitution to become law, it had to be _________ by 9 states.
What is ratified.
400
This person proposed the Great Compromise and is the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.
Who is Roger Sherman
400
Which federal office has no age, residency, or citizenship requirements.
What is supreme court
400
These 4 rights are protected by the 1st Amendment
What is freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly. Petition also is accepted.
500
You will not directly vote for president due to a system created to avoid regional candidates and keep the poor from gaining power
What is the Electoral College
500
The Federalist Papers supported the constitution. The document written by the Anti-Federalists was called ....
What is Letters from the Federal Farmer
500
This person was one of the authors of the Federalist Papers along with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Who is John Jay
500
No law can be in disagreement with the constitution, because the constitution is...
What is the supreme law of the land
500
These people were excluded from the bill of rights (2 groups)