Road to the Constitution
What is the name of the first Constitution of the U.S?
The Articles of Confederation
What two houses make-up congress?
The house of representatives & the senate
What does the phrase "We the People" mean in the preamble of the Constitution?
It means that the people are giving the government permission to govern over the U.S.
Article I of the Constitution grants which branch of our government its power?
The Legislative Branch
Fill in the blank; The Senate receives _________________________senators per state.
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The phrase " all men are created equal" is stated in which founding document of the U.S.
The Declaration of Independence
In the phrase "framers of the Constitution" refers to whom?
The men who created the US Constitution aka the "Founding Fathers"
Which phrase from the Preamble of the Constitution means that the government should ensure that everyone is treated fairly as well as have a peaceful nation?
Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility.
Article II of the Constitution grants which branch of our government its power?
The Executive Branch
Fill in the blank; The House of Representatives receives representatives based on a state's _________________________.
population
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies wanted to separate from Great Britain
What did the Anti-Federalists want from the government?
They wanted strong state governments so that individual rights were protected
Which phrase from the Preamble of Constitution means that the government should provide help to everyone in the country?
Promote the general welfare.
Article III of the Constitution grants which branch of our government its power?
The Judicial Branch
Describe what the “three-fifths compromise” of the U.S. The Constitution was.
The “three-fifths compromise” of the U.S. The Constitution was a compromise that meant that each enslaved person would be counted as three-fifths of a person when figuring out a state's population.
What is one right that the Declaration of Independence states that all people have?
Answers can include 1. Right to life 2. Right to liberty 3. Right to pursue happiness
What did the Federalists want from the government?
They wanted a strong federal government in order to have a unified country
Which phrase from the Preamble of Constitution means that the government should ensure people have freedom for themselves and future generations?
Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.
What are 2 powers of the legislative branch of our government?
The Constitution grants Congress many important powers including the power to pass laws, coin money, declare war, and impeach a government official.
Describe what the “slave trade clause” of the U.S. The Constitution was.
The “slave trade clause” of the U.S. The Constitution banned Comgress from creating laws that banned the slave trade before the year 1808.
What does it mean for a right to be "unalienable"?
This means that it is a right that someone is born with and "cannot" be taken away
What was the great compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
The Great Compromise created congress which would have two law-making houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three of the six purposes of government listed in the Preamble of the Constitution?
Any three of the followin; To form a strong union, to establish justice, to ensure peace, to defend the country, to promote well-being, and to secure freedom.
What are 2 powers of the executive branch of our government?
The president is commander in chief of the armed forces, has the power to grant pardons, and nominate Supreme Court justices. Also responsible for the annual State of the Union address, appointing military officers, and executing all laws. Power to veto laws proposed by Congress, negotiate treaties, and work directly with foreign countries.
Describe what our system of checks and balances within our government is. Include how it functions and why it is important.
Our system of checks and balances within our government is meant to ensure that not one branch of government has too much power and that they check each other to ensure they are not overstepping their constitutionally provided powers.