21 Questions Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What was the name of the United States first form of Government? | The Articles of Confederation. |
Why was America's first form of government a failure? | There was not equal power between the states and the federal governments. |
What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? | Write a new Constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation so that there could be changes in the system of government. |
What was the New Jersey Plan? | Equal representatives throughout the states. |
What was the Virginia plan? | Representation based on population. |
What was the Great Compromise? | When we decided on a 2 house congress, people and Senate. Equal amounts of people elected by state legislatures. |
What was the 3/5 Compromise? | The decision that made all black people votes count as 3/5ths of a regular vote. |
Who was the main author of the Constitution? | James Madison. |
What is the Preamble? | The introduction to the Constitution. |
What does the word "bicameral" mean? | Two houses in a legislature. |
What is the primary role of the Legislative branch? | Making laws for the nation. |
What is the primary role of the Executive branch? | Enforcing the "law of the land". Making sure people are following the laws. |
What is the primary role of the Judicial branch? | Decides if laws are Constitutional or not. |
What are the requirements to be a Senator? | 30 years old. 9 years a resident of the US. |
What are the requirements to be the President? | 35 years old. Born in the US. 14 years a resident of the US. |
What are the powers of Congress? | Power to raise an army or navy. Declare war. Pay government debts. Grant citizenship. |
How long is a House of Representative's term? | 2 years. |
How long is a Senator's term? | 6 years. |
How long is the Presidents term? | 4 years. |
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