The Declaration of Independence
Who was declaring their freedom?
13 colonies
Who created the Articles of Confederation?
Leaders of the 13 states
Fill in the blank. The US Constitution is the supreme _____ of the US.
law
What are the additions/changes to the end of the constitution called?
Amendments
What are the first 3 words of the preamble?
We the people
This formal statement was written to declare freedom from which country?
Great Britain
Why were the Articles written?
The US Constitution established the framework of what?
DAILY DOUBLE
our government
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Fill in the blank.
"...in order to form a more perfect union, establish __________, insure domestic tranquility......"
justice
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
What war was happening during the time of the Articles of Confederation?
DAILY DOUBLE
Revolutionary War
The US Constitution is made up of multiple parts. It begins with the Preamble, then is followed by what?
The Articles
The Articles established the branches of the federal government and described their what?
powers
Fill in the blank.
"...insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general ______, and secure the blessings of liberty...."
welfare
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
The Articles of Confederation did not require what from the states? This led to a large debt.
Collect taxes
What document served as the framework of our government before the US Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Answers vary.
Name one difference and one similarity between the US Constitution and Montana's State Constitution.
similar: "...do ordain and establish this Constitution...", mentions the liberty of the people
difference: MT's talks about the beauty of the land
Who wrote this formal statement?
Thomas Jefferson
What major US document was written prior to the Articles of Confederation?
Declaration of Independence
When was the US Constitution finalized?
May 29, 1790
Name 2 framers (writers/signers) of the US Consitution.
George Washington, James Madison, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, etc.
Say the entire Preamble.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain this constitution for the United States of America.