Constitution Craze
this document was ratified on September 17, 1787
the US Constitution
what were the core values of the people?
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
name 1 of the 3 branches of government
executive or legislative or judicial
how many amendments are in the constitution?
27
he was the leader of the constitutional convention and the first president of the US
George Washington
what is the job of congress?
to make laws for the nation
what are the first 10 amendments called in the constitution?
Bill of Rights
who came prepared to the convention with ideas for a strong government?
Alexander Hamilton
who makes up the judicial branch?
judges
how can the constitution be changed?
through amendments
who was called "the wisest man in America"?
Name someone who is in the executive department
the US President