State Governments Flashcards
1
Q
Define constitution
A
A document that sets the basic laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government.
2
Q
Name the two reasons states had written Constitution
A
Reason 1: a written constitution would spell out the rights of all citizens
Reason 2: it would limit the power of government
3
Q
Define Bill of Rights
A
list of freedoms that the government promises to protect
4
Q
Which state added a bill of rights
A
Virginia
5
Q
State governments divided power between the _______ and a _________.
A
State governments divided power between the executive and a legislature.
6
Q
Describe the legislature of each state
A
A citizen had to be white, male, and over age 21.
7
Q
Which state did not have a governor
A
Pennsylvania
