Constitution Test- 2nd study guide

Question 0

Kept a journal that was record of the convention

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James Madison

Question 1

President of constitutional convention

Answer 1

George washington

Question 2

Father of the constitution

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James Madison

Question 3

Wrote the declaration of independence

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 4

Author of the great compromise

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Roger sherman

Question 5

Ruled great britian during the revolution

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King george III

Question 6

First president under the constitution

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George washington

Question 7

City constitution was written in

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Philadelphia

Question 8

What said “Establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, secure blessing of liberty…”?

Answer 8

Preamble

Question 9

Constitution can be changed by an…

Answer 9

Amendment

Question 10

What does “we the people do ordain and establish” mean?

Answer 10

Power of constitutiom comes from the people.

Question 11

Federal government cannot…

Answer 11

Control trade within a state

Question 12

Delegates wanted to make sure…

Answer 12

Federal governement didn’t have too much power

Question 13

Pinciple of federalism

Answer 13

Power divided between national and state government

Question 14

Constution is a living government because…

Answer 14

It can be amended to change with times

Question 15

Bill of Rights gaurantees…

Answer 15

Speedy trial, freedom of speech, due process of law.

Question 16

Amended Constitution gives right to vote at age…

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18

Question 17

What are the first ten amendments called?

Answer 17

The Bill of Rights

Question 18

Constution allows…

Answer 18

Taxation