1. Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

2. Where was the Constitutional Convention held? Philadelphia, Pa

3. Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

4. Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention
Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention? Rhode Island

5. Who was the President or presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention?

6. Who was the President or presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention? George Washington

7. What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

8. What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention? To revise the Articles of Confederation

9. What were supporters of the Constitution called?

10. What were supporters of the Constitution called? Federalists

11. Which group insisted on a Bill of Rights before they would ratify the Constitution?

12. Which group insisted on a Bill of Rights before they would ratify the Constitution? Antifederalists

13. What is the Bill of Rights?

14. What is the Bill of Rights first 10 amendments to the Constitution

15. Who was known as the father of the Constitution?

16. Who was known as the father of the Constitution? James Madison

17. Which amendment said the right to vote could not be denied based on race?

18. Which amendment said the right to vote could not be denied based on race? The 15th Amendment

19. The 18th Amendment is the Prohibition Amendment and ended the manufacture, sale and transport of alcohol. Which amendment repealed the 18th Amendment?

20. The 18th Amendment is the Prohibition Amendment and ended the manufacture, sale and transport of alcohol. Which amendment repealed the 18th Amendment? The 21st Amendment

21. Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

22. Which amendment gave women the right to vote? The 19th Amendment

23. Which article in the Constitution describes the qualifications for the Senate?

24. Which article in the Constitution describes the qualifications for the Senate? Article I (the legislative branch)

25. What is the opening paragraph of the U.S. Constitution called?

26. What is the opening paragraph of the U. S. Constitution called
What is the opening paragraph of the U.S. Constitution called? The Preamble

27. What is the purpose of the Preamble?

28. What is the purpose of the Preamble
What is the purpose of the Preamble? It states the purpose of the Constitution

29. What is the opening line to the Constitution of the United States?

30. What is the opening line to the Constitution of the United States
What is the opening line to the Constitution of the United States? We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union…..

31. Which branch of government makes the law?

32. Which branch of government makes the law? The Legislative Branch

33. Which branch of government carries out the law?

34. Which branch of government carries out the law? The Executive Branch

35. Which branch of government interprets the law?

36. Which branch of government interprets the law? The Judicial Branch

37. Which amendments are considered the Reconstruction amendments?

38. Which amendments are considered the Reconstruction amendments
Which amendments are considered the Reconstruction amendments? 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments

39. What do the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th amendments have in common?

40. What do the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th amendments have in common
What do the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th amendments have in common? They all deal with minority rights

41. How does the Constitution define a federal government?

42. How does the Constitution define a federal government
How does the Constitution define a federal government? Power divided between a federal and state governments

43. List the three branches of government?

44. List the three branches of government? Legislative, Executive, Judicial

45. The Constitution divides power between three branches, each with its own specific duty. What is this called?

46. The Constitution divides power between three branches, each with its own specific duty. What is this called? Separation of Powers

47. What is the purpose of checks and balances?

48. What is the purpose of checks and balances
What is the purpose of checks and balances? To keep each branch from becoming too powerful

49. What is the maximum number of years a man can serve as President?

50. What is the maximum number of years a man can serve as President
What is the maximum number of years a man can serve as President? years

51. Which article in the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass legislation that is necessary and proper for carrying out its duties?

52. Which article in the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass legislation that is necessary and proper for carrying out its duties? Article I, Section 8, Clause 18

53. What names are used to describe Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18?

54. What names are used to describe Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18
What names are used to describe Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18? Elastic Clause, Necessary and Proper Clause, Implied Powers Clause

55. How many amendments are in the Constitution?

56. How many amendments are in the Constitution? 27 amendments