Warmups 1-3 ( Constitution )

What did the Great Compromise decide?

• who elects the President

• representation in Congress

• how to make a good deal with others

What is a compromise?

• a disagreement

• an agreement where each side gives a little in return

• a new law

What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?

• Our great country

• We the people

• America the beautiful

What is a republic?

• A country led by elected officals/representatives.

• A country led by a king.

• A continent led by mutiple governments.

What stops one branch of the US government from getting too powerful?

• The President

• Congress

• the system of Checks and Balances

Who makes federal laws for the government?

• Congress

• the People of the country

• The President

What duties does the Executive Branch have?

• Carry out laws

• negotiate treaties

• appoint judges

• declare war

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• Vice President

• President

• Congress

What are the requirements to run for President?

• Live in the US for 14 years straight

• Born in the USA ( Natural born citizen )

• 40 years old

• 35 years old

• You can be born anywhere and move the US

Who elects the President?

• the popular vote

• Electoral College

• He / she is appointed by the current President