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Constitution study
Study Guide/information for preparation to take the Const. Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| James Madison was known as ___________ | Found father of the Constitution |
| Why were the Articles of Confederation changed? | To form a STRONGER GOVERNMENT |
| The Constitution was written in 1787. WHERE was it written? | Philadelphia |
| The Constitution became law of the land only in 1788 because... | 9 states had to ratify it |
| Name the two state plans that were given as ideas for the new constitution. | Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan |
| what is important about the number 2? | It is the number of times a person can be elected President. |
| If a president serves ONE TERM, how many years does he serve? | 2 years in each term |
| the word RATIFY means to ____________ | APPROVE |
| Name the 3 branches of government | Executive, Legislative, and Judicial |
| What is the EXECUTIVE branch? | The PRESIDENT |
| The PRESIDENT has the right to VETO a bill which means... | only the PRESIDENT can refuse to sign a bill into law |
| For a bill to become a law, the president needs to _______ it | Sign |
| the SUPREME COURT is the highest part of which branch of government? | JUDICIAL branch |