Constitution 6 Jeopardy Template

The Need for a New Constitution	The Great Compromise	Seperation of Powers	The Constitution	Bill of Rights
100 Why was a new Government needed? Colonies became independent and need a new structure to survive.	100 In 1787 there were two new plans drafted for the constitution, What were them? The New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan	100 What are the three branches Executive, Judicial, and Legislative	100 What is the introduction of the Constitution called? Preamble	100 What is the Bill of Rights The first ten Amendments
200 Under the Articles of Confederation, __ out 13 votes were needed to pass laws. 9	200 What states supported Virginia Plan? The larger states	200 What is considered the base of the three branches. The Constitution	200 How does the Preamble begin? "We the people..."	200 What is the first Amendment? freedom speech, Religion, expression.
300 Under the Articles of Confederation, what was 1 of the two things congress was not allowed to do? Control trade between states and Tax	300 What states supported the New Jersey? The Smaller States	300 The three branches check each other out of the fear that one would gain too much power. This is called what? Checks and Balances	300 What is a goal the Preamble talks about. To form a more perfect union or Establish justice (Court System) or Ensure domestic tranquility (Peace) or Provide common defense or Promote general welfare or Secure the blessings of liberty	300 What amendment allows you own a gun? 2nd Amendment
400 Under the Articles of Confederation, what was 1 of the three things congress was allowed to do? Declare War, Make Peace, Make treaties	400 What is the Great Compromise? A combination of the New Jersey and Virginia Plan	400 Who is the head of the executive branch? President	400 How many Articles are in the Constitution? 7	400 in the 3rd Amendment it says "No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law." What does it mean?
500 What is the Articles of Confederation? First form of Government in the American Colonies	500 What two houses were created with the great compromise? the House of Representatives and the Senate	500 Who leads the Judicial Branch Supreme Court	500 What year was the Constitution approved? 1787	500 What year did the Bill of Right get written? 1791

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