Preamble
What is the preamble?
The introduction to the constitution.
How many Articles are there?
7
How many Amendments are there?
27
How many founding fathers are there?
13
How many principles are there?
7
The first part of the constitution.
What is the first article?
Explaining how each branch is divided, and which branches have the power to do what.
Who wrote the amendments?
James Madison
Who was the first founding father?
George Washington
What does checks and balances do?
They help ensure that each of the branches does not have too much power.
How many arguments / principles are in the preamble
6
How many years ago were the articles written?
236 years ago!!
What is the 19th Amendment?
Woman have the right to vote!!
Which three founding fathers died on July 4th.
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe.
What are all of the principles?
Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances, republicanism, and individual rights.
How many words are in the preamble?
52
What is the 7th Article?
Declares the constitution becomes the official law of the land when ratified by nine states.
What was the 13th Amendment?
Abolition of slavery
Which founding father was associated with New York delegacy?
Alexander Hamilton
What is the most important principle?
Separation of powers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who wrote the preamble?
Governor Morris.
Which state did not participate in the making of the articles?
Rhode Island
What is the most recent amendment?
No law shall take affect until an election of representatives shall have intervened.
What were the names of the seven most prominent founding fathers?
John Jay, John Adams, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson.
Which article is consisting of the principles of the constitution?
Article 1 Section 1