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Understanding the Key Principles of the U.S. Constitution

This content explores fundamental aspects of the U.S. Constitution, providing insights into its amendments, historical conventions, and significant political theories. Discover the importance of the 6th Amendment, the roles of government officials in impeachment, and the concept of popular sovereignty. Learn about pivotal moments such as Shay's Rebellion and the Great Compromise, which helped shape the structure of American government. Perfect for students and anyone interested in U.S. political history.

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Understanding the Key Principles of the U.S. Constitution

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  1. - - - - - 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

  2. Row 1---100 Question - Which amendment guarantees a public and speedy trial?

  3. Row 1---100 Answer - 6th amendment

  4. Row 1---200 Question - Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

  5. Row 1---200 Answer - Philadelphia, PA

  6. Row 1---300 Question - Which original plan of government favored larges states and called for representation in Congress to be based on population?

  7. Row 1---300 Answer Virginia Plan (look back and compare Virginia and New Jersey Plan)

  8. Row 1---400 Question - Which rebellion is significant because it showed that the Articles of Confederation were too weak of a document to govern the United States?

  9. Row 1---400 Answer - Shay’s Rebellion

  10. Row 1---500 Question - What is the total number of votes possible in the Electoral College?

  11. Row 1---500 Answer - 538

  12. Row 2---100 Question - Which government official is the “President of the Senate” and has the tie breaking vote if there is a tie in the Senate?

  13. Row 2---100 Answer - Vice President of the United States

  14. Row 2---200 Question - What is the specific role of the House and the Senate in the impeachment process?

  15. Row 2---200 Answer The House declares impeachment accusations - The Senate acts as the jury and decided conviction

  16. Row 2---300 Question - What does Popular Sovereignty means?

  17. Row 2---300 Answer - All government power belongs to the power

  18. Row 2---400 Question - In order for a candidate to get majority in the Electoral College a candidate must get at least_____ votes

  19. Row 2---400 Answer - 270

  20. Row 2---500 Question - What is the government’s right to take private property known as?

  21. Row 2---500 Answer - Eminent Domain

  22. Row 3---100 Question - What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

  23. Row 3---100 Answer - To revise the Articles of Confederation

  24. Row 3---200 Question - Who is considered the “Father of the Constitution”?

  25. Row 3---200 Answer - James Madison

  26. Row 3---300 Question - What are the three qualifications to be a United States Senator?

  27. Row 3---300 Answer At least 30 years old Citizen for at least 9 years Live in the state you represent

  28. Row 3---400 Question - What is common law based upon?

  29. Row 3---400 Answer PRECEDANT (using previous court rulings to make a ruling)

  30. Row 3---500 Question - What are powers called that can only be exercised by state governments?

  31. Row 3---500 Answer - Reserved Powers

  32. Row 4---100 Question - Supporters of the Constitution who wanted a Bill of Rights added before ratification were known as the …

  33. Row 4---100 Answer - Anti-Federalists

  34. Row 4---200 Question - Which Enlightenment thinker came up with the idea of Natural Rights?

  35. Row 4---200 Answer - John Locke

  36. Row 4---300 Question - What was the first sign of self-government in colonial America?

  37. Row 4---300 Answer - The Virginia House of Burgesses

  38. Row 4---400 Question - What was the plan of government known as that created an agreement between the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan regarding representation in Congress?

  39. Row 4---400 Answer - The Great Compromise

  40. Row 4---500 Question - Who has the final authority to determine whether a law is acceptable under the Constitution?

  41. Row 4---500 Answer - Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)

  42. Row 5---100 Question - What kind of coffee was served on the Titanic?

  43. Row 5---100 Answer - Sanka

  44. Row 5---200 Question - What is the coldest country in the world?

  45. Row 5---200 Answer - Chile

  46. Row 5---300 Question - What do you call a guy who's born in Columbus, grows up in Cleveland, and then dies in Cincinnati (these are all cities in Ohio btw)?

  47. Row 5---300 Answer - Dead.

  48. Row 5---400 Question -Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team?

  49. Row 5---400 Answer - She ran away from the ball

  50. Row 5---500 Question - What would happen if you were to cross two snowmen with three vampires?

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