Exam Set Questions and Verified Answers
Name our country's first constitution.
Articles of Confederation
What year did the constitution convention meet?
1787
What city did it meet in?
Philadelphia
In what building did they hold the meeting?
Independence hall
The AOC did not provide for what two things?
To tax and enforce laws
,What is the main reason for wanting to change the AOC?
For a stronger Government
Who was the president of the meeting?
George Washington
What man did the final wording?
Gouverneur Morris
How many men signed the constitution?
39
How many states were represented by the signers?
12
The U.S government has how many branches?
3
, Who heads the executive branch?
President
What is another word for legislative branch?
Congress
What does the judicial branch consist of?
Supreme Court
How many amendments were first added to the constitution?
10
When was the constitution ratified?
1788
What body is in charge of making the laws