Terms
The definition for this term is 'government by the consent of the governed'
What is popular sovereignty?
This article of the U.S. Constitution sets up the amendment process for changing the document itself.
What is Article 5?
This clause grants Congress the power to tax and spend for the "common Defense and general Welfare of the United States"
What is the General Welfare Clause?
This city was where the Constitutional Convention was held from May-September, 1787.
What is Philadelphia?
This man was the first president of the United States and did not like political parties.
Who is George Washington?
This is what the opening sentence of the Constitution is known as...
What is the Preamble?
This article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the relationship between the states and the federal government.
What is Article 4?
This clause requires each state to respect the "public acts, records, and judicial proceedings" of every other state. This means that a legal judgment, such as a divorce decree or contract, made in one state must be recognized and enforced by the courts of other states, fostering interstate harmony and dependability of legal outcomes.
What is the Full Faith & Credit Clause?
True or False-- The Constitution was signed in secret.
What is TRUE?
This man was born in Boston and died in Philadelphia--an inventor, writer, founding father, scientist, and diplomat who was instrumental in the foundation of our nation.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The definition for this term is 'the equal distribution of governmental powers and the limits on those powers'
This article of the U.S. Constitution sets up the Judicial Branch of government.
What is Article 3?
This clause grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with Indian tribes. This clause is a fundamental source of federal power, enabling Congress to create a unified national economy by removing state trade barriers and promoting free trade.
What is the Commerce Clause?
This famous founding father refused to attend the Constitutional Convention because he "smelled a rat"-- he is also famous for the "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech.
Who is Patrick Henry?
Known as the "Father of the Declaration of Independence"
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The definition for this term is 'the structure of government in which power is divided up among the separate branches'
This article of the Constitution sets up the Legislative Branch of government.
What is Article 1?
This clause establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made in accordance with it, and treaties are the "supreme Law of the Land" and take precedence over any conflicting state laws. This clause ensures that federal law is the highest law in the country, preventing states from enacting laws that contradict federal statutes or treaties.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
True or False-- The Bill of Rights was not added to the Constitution until 1791.
What is True?
Known as the "Father of the Constitution"
Who is James Madison?
The definition for this term is the 'principle that in a disagreement everyone will abide by the decision of most of the people'
What is majority rule?
What is Article 2?
This clause grants Congress the power to enact laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out its enumerated powers and other powers vested in the federal government; it allows Congress to exercise implied powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution, enabling it to adapt to new situations and effectively govern.
What is the Necessary & Proper Clause?
This compromise allowed for both equal representation and representation based on population.
What is the Great Compromise?
These three men wrote the Federalist Papers, which defended the Constitution and rallied for the ratification.
Who is John Jay, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison?