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29 Cards in this Set
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Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
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George Washington
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Who kept a journal of the Constitutional Convention?
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James Madison
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He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
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Thomas Jefferson
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He was the Author of the Great Compromise.
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Roger Sherman
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He ruled Great Britain during the Revolution.
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King George III
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He was the first president under the Constitution.
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George Washington
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The Constitution was written in this city.
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Philadelphia
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How old do you have to be to be the POTUS?
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at least 35
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The Constitution can be changed by...
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amendment
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What does "We the people do ordain and establish" mean?
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power of the Constitution comes from the people
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The federal government cannot...
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control trade within a state
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Delegates wanted to make sure the ...
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federal government didn't have too much power.
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The Constitution is a living, breathing document because...
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it can be amended with the times
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How old do you have to be to serve in the House of Representatives?
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at least 25
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How old do you have to be in order to vote?
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18
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The first ten amendments of the Constitution are called?
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Bill of Rights
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It was the first official government in America.
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Articles of Confederation
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It was signed in 1787.
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Constitution
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What are the THREE branches of government?
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Executive (POTUS and his Cabinet)
Legislative (Congress) Judicial (Supreme Court) |
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Congress is under this branch of government.
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Legislative
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The Supreme Court is under this branch of government.
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Judicial
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How long is a term in the Senate?
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6 years. There are no term limits so senators maybe reelected.
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It stated that, "All men are created equal."
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Declaration of Independence
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It had a weak federal government.
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Articles of Confederation
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How old do you have to be to serve in the Senate?
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at least 30
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How many people serve in the Senate?
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100 (two per state)
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How many people serve in the House of Representatives?
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435 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner
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What was the 3/5 Compromise?
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The Constitutional Convention's agreement to count three-fifths of a state's slaves as population for purposes of representation and taxation.
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How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
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2 years
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