Constitutional Convention
What was the summer of 1787 like?
It was hot, Baby!
Article I is also known as this branch of government
Legislative Branch
Article II contains everything you need to know about this branch of government.
Executive Branch
Article III contains information on this branch of government.
Judicial Branch
Who is the current President of the United States of America? Double the points for his middle name as well.
Donald John Trump
Father of The Constitution
James Madison
Minimum age for a member of the House of Representatives
25
Minimum age to be president of these United States
35
How long does an appointment to the Supreme Court last?
Lifetime
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
Oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention
Ben Franklin
Total number of members in The Senate
100
Before entering office, the President must take an oath to, "...faithfully execute the Office of President ... and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the ___"
The Constitution of The United States
What is "the highest court in the land?"
Supreme Court
What do we call the beginning, or introduction, of our Constitution?
Preamble
City in which the 1787 Constitutional Convention took place
Philadelphia
Total number of members in The House of Representatives
435
Who elects the President?
Electoral College
Who confirms the President's Supreme Court nominations?
The Senate
What branch of government has the power to raise taxes?
Legislative Branch
The Constitution replaced these laws that had previously governed our nation
The Articles of Confederation
Who is the president of the Senate?
Vice President
In our system of "Checks and Balances," name one "check" the President has over the Supreme Court.
The President nominates Supreme Court Judges
How many judges sit on the United States Supreme Court?
9
Define the term "Impeach"
To formally charge with a crime