Constitution Craze
this document was finalized on September 17, 1787
the US Constitution
what was the group called that drafted the US Constitution?
the Framers
How many States existed at the time the convention was written?
13
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
name 1 of the 3 branches of government
executive or legislative or judicial
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?
James Madison
who makes up the judicial branch?
judges
how can the constitution be changed?
through amendments
what is the historic meeting held in Philadelphia that ended on September 17, 1787, where delegates wrote the United States Constitution
US Constitutional Convention
Name someone who is in the executive department
the US President
What are two of the 5 freedoms in the 1st amendment?
freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition
what were the core values of the people?
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
what is the job of congress?
to make laws for the nation