Creating The Constitution
The Constitution creates how many branches of government?
Three
What is the duty of the legislative branch?
To create laws
Complete the sentence: "The Constitution is the _____ form of ___ in the country."
The Constitution is the highest form of law in the country.
How many people serve as members of the Senate
100
What US President is on the Five Dollar Bill?
Abraham Lincoln
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the duty of the executive branch?
To enforce laws
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution in order for it to go into effect?
Nine
How many people serve as elected officials in the House of Representatives?
435
Which of these countries is located in Southeast Asia?
Argentina
Bulgaria
Mozambique
Thailand
Yemen
Thailand
What is the purpose of the US Constitution?
To explain how the government functions
What is the function of the judicial branch?
To determine whether or not laws are constitutional
What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation?
It did not give the federal government enough power to collect taxes, meaning it could not fund any of its directives. Soldiers and debts were not getting paid, and the government was too weak to do anything.
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
Currently Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Last day of class: 12/17
First day back for students: 1/11
What was considered the precursor to the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederaion
What was the Virginia Plan?
A plan for the federal government in which larger states had greater representation, manifest in a higher number of representatives
What was the final state to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
What are the three requirements to be elected to the House of Representatives?
25 years of age
US citizen for at least seven years
Resident of the state in which they are elected
Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25th?
The Romans celebrated the Rebirth of the Sol Invictus on December 25th. It was moved during 336 BCE during the reign of Emperor Constantine.
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
What was the New Jersey Plan?
A plan for the government in which each state was given equal representation regardless of the size of its population
What was the Great Compromise?
An agreement to incorporate both the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan into the formation of the federal government. Congress would be divided into two houses (bicameral), with the House of Representatives based on population size and the Senate based on equal representation for each state.
Who presides over the Senate?
The Vice President
Currently Kamala Harris
Who is the current representative for the 9th Congressional District of Illinois (in which Rogers Park is located)?
Jan Schakowsky