Abeka 4th Grade History - Chapter 11
Where was George Washington's home?
Mount Vernon
Where was the first capital of our country?
New York
What court is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
What city was named in honor of George Washington?
Washington, D.C.
Where is our current capital of The United States of America?
Washington, D.C.
What is a republic government?
a government ran by representatives of the people
What does the Supreme Court do?
it judges whether the Constitution is being obeyed
What happened during the Constitution Convention?
the Constitution of the United States was written
Which house of Congress has two representatives made up from each state no matter how big or small the state is?
the Senate
What is the Constitution of the United States?
the plan for the new government
What power did the Articles of Confederation lack?
the power to tax for the government
Who makes sure the laws are obey in our country?
the president
What did each state give up when they signed the Constitution?
they gave up the right to self govern themselves
What document was written as the first plan of government that the states agreed upon after the War of Independence?
Articles of Confederation
Why did George Washington never live in the White House in Washington, D.C.?
Because the area of Washington, D.C . and the White House had not been built yet.
Who said, "A republic, if you can keep it."
Benjamin Franklin
What is the name of the list of rights or freedoms added to the constitution?
Bill of Rights
Who makes our country's most important laws?
Congress
What meeting was held in Philadelphia at Independence Hall?
Constitution Convention
Who was the first president of The United States of America?
George Washinton
Which house of Congress has representatives made up for the number of people based on the population in each state?
House of Representatives
What two houses make up Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the day called when a president is sworn into office by oath?
Inauguration Day
Who was the most important hard worker at the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
Who was our second president of The United States of America?
John Adams
