Constitution

Why was the Constitutional Convention called?

• To fix the Articles of Confederation

• To elect a president

• To form states

• To discuss essay writing

This branch of government makes laws and bills.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

According to the U.S. Constitution, this branch of government has the power to declare war.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch of government can veto laws.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch of government approves treaties with foreign nations.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What does the "necessary and proper" clause allow for?

• Congress to make laws about unexpected situations.

• The flexibility to make laws in the future.

• Laws about airplanes.

• All the above

What is an example of a shared power by the National and State government?

• Declare war

• Approve treaties

• Tax

• Deal with foreign affairs

What was the Great Compromise?

• Agreement on a 2 house legislature (Senate; House of Reps)

• 3 out of 5 slaves would count towards population

• Presidents should be able to veto laws

True or False: The Constitution can be changed

• False

• True

Where is the Bill of Rights located?

• Washington DC

• In the Constitution

• Philadelphia

• Articles of Confederation