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1
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what is a constitution

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a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run

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2
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the first written constitution of the USA and when was it written

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created in 1787 ratified in 1798 September, 17, 1787

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3
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George Washington

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delegate from Virginia

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4
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James Madison

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delegate from Virginia

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5
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Georage Mason

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delegate from Virginia

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6
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Roger Sherman

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delegate from Connecticut
“great compromise”

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7
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William Paterson

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delegate from New Jersey
“New Jersey Compromise”

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8
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James Wilson

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President wouldn’t exist without him

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9
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The Virginia Plan

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Two houses in congress
Representatives based on population

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10
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The New Jersey Plan

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One house in congress
Equal number or Representatives Per state

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11
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The Great Compromise

A

2 houses of congress
senate 2 representatives per state
representatives based on population

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12
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what are the 3 separation of powers

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Legistative branch
Exectuive branch
Judicial branch

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13
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Legistative branch

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2 houses- senate and house of representatives

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14
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How many senaters

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2

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15
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Who votes for them

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The state legislature

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16
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How long do the senates serve

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6 terms/years

17
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How old do you need to be a senator

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30 years old

18
Q

How many years do you have to be a citizen

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9 years

19
Q

How many representatives per state

A

number is dependent upon population of the state

20
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What are their reqirements to be elected

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up to the state you have to be 25 years and have to be a resident of the USA at least 7 years

21
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How long are terms for a representatives

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2 years

22
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How many years do we do a census

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every 10 years

23
Q

Who holds the executive power of the united states

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the president

24
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How many yeras is a presidental term

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4 years

25
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How will the president and vice president be elected

A

Electoral college

26
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How long do you need to live in the united states to become a president

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14 years (minimum) you need to be born here

27
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How old do you have to be to be a president

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35 years old

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