Terms/Definition
What does the term "ratify" mean?
To officially approve of something
How many amendments to the U.S. Constitution are there?
27 total amendments
What are all THREE branches of the U.S Government and what are the branches tasked with doing?
Legislative=Making Laws
Judicial=Courts decide what the laws mean
Executive=Enforce the laws
How many electoral votes does NH have?
4
What is Mr. Smith's favorite season?
Fall
What does the term "amendment" mean?
A change or addition to a document
What are the first 10 amendments of The Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Why did the United States create the Articles of Confederation?
They were afraid of a strong/centralized government
How many total electoral votes are there? How many are needed to win? (I NEED BOTH NUMBERS)
538 and 270
What color were the LED lights yesterday?
Blue
What does the term "confederation" mean?
A group of states joined together
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
TRUE or FALSE: The Articles of Confederation did NOT allow the government to make treaties with foreign nations.
FALSE, The government could make treaties with foreign nations.
What two states have the MOST and the LEAST amount of Electoral College votes?
California (54)
Wyoming (3)
What is my (Mr. Smith) dog's name? Full government name only
Westonius Maximus
What does the term "sovereignty" mean?
A supreme power or authority
Which amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude?
The 13th Amendment
What are the levels of the federal court system?
District, Circuit, Supreme
What is the formula that determines how many electoral votes each state has?
Senators + Representatives = Electoral Votes
What is the contract of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
14 years 500 Million
What does the term "swing state" mean?
A state where voting go swing either way
What is the 3rd Amendment?
This protects Americans from quartering soldiers
Which rebellion scared leaders into thinking the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shay's Rebellion
What are the three main reasons the founding fathers created the electoral college?
Balance, Federalism, Compromise
What was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union in WWII
Operation Barbarossa)