people of convention
this man was the oldest man at the convention
Benjamin Franklin
What amendment gave Americans the right to own guns?
the 2nd Amendment?
how many sections are in the constitution
9
what are the 3 branches
Legislative Executive Judicial
The power of the government comes from the people.
Popular sovereignty
Thought we needed a strong, central government and he fixed the nation's troubled finances
Alexander Hamilton
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
THIS BRANCH NEGOTIATE TREATIES
EXECUTIVE
Citizens should work together for the good of all. The government should make laws that are good for everyone.
Common good
He was the master builder of the constitution and believed the fedeal government should control trade and protect people's rights...
James Madison
What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
what is the job of the judical branch?
to interpret laws to decide what they mean and whether they have been followed in cases?
The judicial department is made up of?
judges
Each citizen has the right to the protection of their life.
Life
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president...
George Washington
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
THIS BRANCH APPROVE AMENDMENTS
legislative
Everyone is entitled to live their life without fear of being harmed.
Life
Who was called "the wisest man in America"?
Benjamin Franklin
What did the 13th amendment do?
Made slavery illegal in the United States.
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)
Name the first three Core Democratic Values.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness