The Constitution

When was the Constitution signed?

• 1492

• 1888

• 1787

• 1776

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C

• New York

• Boston

What event made national leaders fear that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?

• Boston Tea Party

• Constitutional Convention

• Shays' Rebellion

• Treaty of Paris

The first system for American Government was the ________________

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

The legislative branch is also called

• Congress

• Executive

• President

• Article 1

How old does a person have to be to serve in the House

• 25

• 35

• 27

• 30

How old does a person have to be to serve in the Senate

• 25

• 35

• 30

• 40

How long is a Senator's term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 3 years

How long is a Representative's term?

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• Life

Article II explains the

• Presidency/Executive

• Congress/Legislative

• Supreme Court/Judical

• Bill of Rights/Amendments