DeGroot's Constitution Review Part 1

Front

Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

During what war did the colonists win their independence from England (the British)?

Back

Revolutionary War

Front

The government in place before the U.S. Constitution was called the ______________.

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

In what city was the Constitutional Convention held?

Back

Philadelphia

Front

The first three words in the Preamble are _________.

Back

We the people

Front

The _______________ is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution.

Back

Preamble

Front

In order for the Constitution to be ratified, it had to get the approval of _______ of 13 states.

Back

9

Front

There are ________ branches in the U.S. government.

Back

3

Front

There are _______ house(s) in Congress.

Back

2

Front

The lower house is called the _______________.

Back

House of Representatives