Constitution Jeopardy
History Principles Powers Branches Misc 100 200 300 400 500 600
What did the Founding Fathers consider to be “unalienable rights”? History 100 What did the Founding Fathers consider to be “unalienable rights”? Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
History 200 Why did some of the representatives at the Constitutional Convention vote no? It had no Bill of Rights
Who is the Father of the Constitution? History 300 Who is the Father of the Constitution? James Madison
What did the 3/5th’s compromise refer to? History 400 What did the 3/5th’s compromise refer to? Slaves were 3/5th’s a person for representation
Why were the small states opposed to the Virginia Plan? History 500 Why were the small states opposed to the Virginia Plan? It gave too much power to the Large states
What form of government was created by our Constitution? Principles 100 What form of government was created by our Constitution? Republican
The Separation of Power refers to what groups? Principles 200 The Separation of Power refers to what groups? Three Branches
What is the meaning of Checks and Balances? Principles 300 What is the meaning of Checks and Balances? Each branch can stop the other branches from having too much power
Principles 400 The fact that a president cannot remove a Congressman from power is an example of what principle? Separation of Powers
Principles 500 What principle determines that the power not delegated to the national government is reserved for the states? Federalism
Who has the responsibility for making treaties? Powers 100 Who has the responsibility for making treaties? Executive Branch
Who has the responsibility for public education? Powers 200 Who has the responsibility for public education? states
What is the “necessary and proper clause”? Powers 300 What is the “necessary and proper clause”? Gives Congress power not listed, to fulfill it’s responsibilities (elastic clause)
What are Implied powers? Not listed, but required to fulfill responsibilities given by the Constitution
Powers 500 BONUS
What are the three branches? Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What branch has the power to issue pardons? Branches 200 What branch has the power to issue pardons? Executive
What branch can borrow money? Branches 300 What branch can borrow money? Legislative
Who makes up the Legislative branch? Branches 400 Who makes up the Legislative branch? Congress and Senate
What is the main job of the Judicial branch? Branches 500 What is the main job of the Judicial branch? Determine constitutionality of laws or acts
What are the first 10 amendments called? Misc 100 What are the first 10 amendments called? Bill of Rights
What part of the Constitution explains why it was written? Misc 200 What part of the Constitution explains why it was written? Preamble
How does the Legislative branch check the Executive branch? Misc 300 How does the Legislative branch check the Executive branch? Override vetoes, Impeach
How does the Executive branch check the Judical? Misc 400 How does the Executive branch check the Judical? Appoints judges
What does “republican” form of government mean? Misc 500 What does “republican” form of government mean? People elect representatives to make laws
BONUS #1 What is the term that describes giving power to the government to benefit all? Social Contract
What were the 3 main compromises in the Constitution? History 600 What were the 3 main compromises in the Constitution? 3/5th’s Connecticut – 2 houses, one based on population Slave trade – continue 20 years
Principles 600 The prohibition of a Title of Nobility is an example of what principle? Limited Government
Powers 600 The fact that both National and State governments can levy taxes is an example of what type of power? Concurrent
Who makes up the Executive branch? Branches 600 Who makes up the Executive branch? President and Vice President
What is the term that describes the people having the power? Misc 600 What is the term that describes the people having the power? Popular Sovereignty