Transcript Slide 1

Where was the Constitutional
Convention held?
Where was the Constitutional
Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pa
Which state did not send
delegates to the Constitutional
Convention?
Which state did not send
delegates to the Constitutional
Convention?
Rhode Island
Who was the President or
presiding officer of the
Constitutional Convention?
Who was the President or
presiding officer of the
Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What was the purpose of the
Constitutional Convention?
What was the purpose of the
Constitutional Convention?
To revise the Articles of
Confederation
What were supporters of the
Constitution called?
What were supporters of the
Constitution called?
Federalists
Which group insisted on a Bill of
Rights before they would ratify
the Constitution?
Which group insisted on a Bill of
Rights before they would ratify
the Constitution?
Antifederalists
What is the Bill of Rights?
What is the Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments to the
Constitution
Who was known as the father of
the Constitution?
Who was known as the father of
the Constitution?
James Madison
Which amendment said the right
to vote could not be denied based
on race?
Which amendment said the right
to vote could not be denied based
on race?
The 15th Amendment
The 18th Amendment is the
Prohibition Amendment and
ended the manufacture, sale and
transport of alcohol. Which
amendment repealed the 18th
Amendment?
The 18th Amendment is the
Prohibition Amendment and
ended the manufacture, sale and
transport of alcohol. Which
amendment repealed the 18th
Amendment?
The 21st Amendment
Which amendment gave women
the right to vote?
Which amendment gave women
the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
Which article in the Constitution
describes the qualifications for
the Senate?
Which article in the Constitution
describes the qualifications for
the Senate?
Article I (the legislative branch)
What is the opening paragraph of
the U.S. Constitution called?
What is the opening paragraph of
the U.S. Constitution called?
The Preamble
What is the purpose of the
Preamble?
What is the purpose of the
Preamble?
It states the purpose of the
Constitution
What is the opening line to the
Constitution of the United States?
What is the opening line to the
Constitution of the United States?
We the people of the United
States, in order to form a more
perfect Union…..
Which branch of government
makes the law?
Which branch of government
makes the law?
The Legislative Branch
Which branch of government
carries out the law?
Which branch of government
carries out the law?
The Executive Branch
Which branch of government
interprets the law?
Which branch of government
interprets the law?
The Judicial Branch
Which amendments are
considered the Reconstruction
amendments?
Which amendments are
considered the Reconstruction
amendments?
13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
What do the 13th, 14th, 15th, and
19th amendments have in
common?
What do the 13th, 14th, 15th, and
19th amendments have in
common?
They all deal with minority rights
How does the Constitution define
a federal government?
How does the Constitution define
a federal government?
Power divided between a federal
and state governments
List the three branches of
government?
List the three branches of
government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The Constitution divides power
between three branches, each
with its own specific duty. What is
this called?
The Constitution divides power
between three branches, each
with its own specific duty. What is
this called?
Separation of Powers
What is the purpose of checks
and balances?
What is the purpose of checks
and balances?
To keep each branch from
becoming too powerful
What is the maximum number of
years a man can serve as
President?
What is the maximum number of
years a man can serve as
President?
10 years
Which article in the Constitution
gives Congress the power to pass
legislation that is necessary and
proper for carrying out its duties?
Which article in the Constitution
gives Congress the power to pass
legislation that is necessary and
proper for carrying out its duties?
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18
What names are used to describe
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18?
What names are used to describe
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18?
Elastic Clause, Necessary and
Proper Clause, Implied Powers
Clause
How many amendments are in the
Constitution?
How many amendments are in the
Constitution?
27 amendments