The continental convention Flashcards
where was The convention was held at?
at Independence hall in Philadelphia
On what date was the convention held at?
on May 25, 1787
How many people were asked to attend the convention?
62
How many men attended the convention?
55
How many men signed the constitution?
39
Why did Thomas Jefferson not attend the convention?
Because he was in France as a diplomat
Why did John adams not attend the convention?
Because he was in england
were John hancock and Samuel Adams selected by their states to attend the convention?
No
Who did Virginia choose to represent them at the convention but refused to attend?
Patrick Henry
which branch is composed of the president and his cabinet?
the executive branch
which branch is composed of the congress?
the legislative branch
which branch is composed of the supreme court and lower federal courts?
the Judicial branch
which branch carries out and enforces laws?
the executive branch
which branch makes the laws?
the legislative branch
which branch interprets and explains the laws?
the judicial branch
which was the first state to ratify the constitution?
Delaware
what was the date that the first state ratified the constitution?
december 7, 1787
what was the date that the constitution became the official law of the land?
june 21, 1788
which was the 9th state to ratify the constitution?
new hampshire
what was the 13th state to ratify the constitution?
Rhode island
what date did the 13th state ratify the constitution?
may 29, 1790
