| A | B |
|---|
| Articles of Condederation | acted as the countries first constituion. |
| What was the main reason for changing the Articles of Confederation | it was too weak |
| In what year did representatives from the states meet to write the new constitutution? | 1787 |
| In what city did they meet? | Philadelphia, PA |
| At what building did they meet? | Independence Hall |
| Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention? | George Washington |
| When did the Constitution go into effect? | 1788 (as soon as 9 states approve) |
| How many amendments were added to the Constitution before it was signed? | 10 |
| What is another name for the first ten amendments? | Bill of Rights |
| Where do you find the six reasons for establishing the Constitution? | preamble |
| How many articles does the Constitution contain? | 7 |
| How many amendments does the Constitution contain? | 27 |
| It is clear the United States Constitution is the ... | Supreme Law of the land |
| What does it mean to "plead the fifth amendment"? | you don't have to testify against yourself in a court of law. |
| Which amendment provides that all citizens may vote regardless of their race? | 15th |
| Whose voting rights does the 19th amendment protect? | women |
| Which amendment is the only one to be repealed? | 18th (Prohibition) |
| How many main branches of the government are there? | 3 |
| What is the main duty of the legislative branch? | make laws |
| The legislative branch of our federal government is called the? | Congress |
