Constitution

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This document served as the first constitution of the United States. Articles of Confederation

He was the author of the Bill of Rights. Documents (400) He was the author of the Bill of Rights. J. Madison

This was the first state to vote to ratify the Constitution. Documents (600) This was the first state to vote to ratify the Constitution. Delaware

This group of people opposed ratification of the Constitution. Documents (800) This group of people opposed ratification of the Constitution. Antifederalists

Documents (1000) Daily Double This law established a process for admitting new states to the union. Northwest Ordinance

What is one check the President has over Congress? Checks & Balances (200) What is one check the President has over Congress? He can veto laws

Checks & Balances (400) This is the main purpose of the legislative branch. Make laws

According to the Constitution, who has the power to declare war? Checks & Balances (600) According to the Constitution, who has the power to declare war? Congress

What fraction of Congress is needed to override a presidential veto? Checks & Balances (800) What fraction of Congress is needed to override a presidential veto? Two-thrds

This branch has the power to settle disputes between states. Checks & Balances (1000) This branch has the power to settle disputes between states. Judicial

This amendment guarantees the right to free speech. Hodge Podge (200) This amendment guarantees the right to free speech. First

The year in which the Constitution was ratified. Hodge Podge (1000) The year in which the Constitution was ratified. 1788

Each state has this many senators. Hodge Podge (600) Each state has this many senators. 2

Hodge Podge (800) Which article of the Constitution explains the duties of the judicial branch? Article 3

Hodge Podge (400) Under the Virginia Plan, representation in Congress would be based on this. population

Constitutional Convention (200) The Constitutional Convention took place in this city. Philadelphia

Constitutional Convention (400) This farmer revolt in Massachusetts forced state leaders to call a meeting to revise the Articles. Shays’ Rebellion

Constitutional Convention (600) Under the terms of this compromise, slaves were counted for representation in Congress. Three-fifths

Constitutional Convention (800) This was the only state not to attend the convention. Rhode Island

Constitutional Convention(1000) This delegate to the convention came up with the “Great Compromise.” Roger Sherman

Term Limits (200) The length of a term for the President of the United States. 4 years

This is the term length for a member of the Senate. Term Limits (400) This is the term length for a member of the Senate. 6 years

The minimum age for a the President of the United States. Term Limits (600) The minimum age for a the President of the United States. 35

Term Limits (800) Members of this group have no term limits so long as they don’t break the law. Supreme Court

Term Limits (1000) Which article of the Constitution details the term limits for members of the legislative branch? Article 1

People (200) This person is the commander in chief of the armed forces. President

People (400) Members of the House serve a term that is _____ long. 2 years

People (600) He served as the president of the Constitutional Convention. G. Washington

People (800) Daily Double!! According to the Constitution, this person presides over an impeachment procedure. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

People (1000) Name one of the leaders of the antifederalists. Patrick Henry, George Mason, John Hancock

Final Jeopardy! These three men wrote the Federalist Papers.

These three men wrote the Federalist Papers. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay