Constitutional Convention
What document was written at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution
How many rights/protections are in the Bill of Rights?
Ten (10)
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What is the system of government where there are a series of smaller governments within the country called?
Federalism
What holiday is celebrated every December 15th and is Mr. Rioux's favorite?
Bill of Rights Day
Which plan, named after a state & preferred by small states, wanted representation based on equality?
New Jersey Plan
Which group was against the Constitution unless the Bill of Rights was attached?
Anti-Federalists
Which branch of government creates federal laws?
Legislative Branch
What was the first governing document called?
Articles of Confederation
How does freedom of the press help maintain a democratic society?
It allows citizens to be informed
Which plan, named after a state & preferred by large states, wanted representation based on population?
Virginia Plan
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
The protect people from the government
Which branch is the chief executive and enforces federal laws?
Executive Branch
What was the Founding Fathers fear about government after the Revolution?
The government being too powerful, like King George III
What is the compromise that the Constitutional Convention decided to use in order to address how enslaved peoples would be counted towards the population for representation?
3/5 Compromise
Virginia Plan + New Jersey Plan= ?
The Great Compromise
Which amendment gives us the protection from soldiers quartering in our homes?
3rd Amendment
Which branch interprets the law?
Judicial Branch
What is the purpose of "Due Process"?
To ensure fair treatment in the judicial system
What is the best Christmas song and movie? (According to Mr. Rioux)
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Population (Virginia Plan)
Which amendment says that all powers not given to the Federal government belong to the states?
10th Amendment
What is the system that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful called?
Checks & Balances
What is the name of the power that allows the Supreme Court to decide if a law is unconstitutional? (Hint: They gave the power to themselves)
Judicial Review
What is the last day you can submit late/missing work to Mr. Rioux?
Wednesday, December 18th