Constitutional Beginnings
This city hosted the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
PHILADELPHIA
These first 10 amendments to the Constitution protect individual liberties.
BILL OF RIGHTS
Article I establishes this branch, responsible for making laws.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
When is Constitution Day?
(Day, Month and Year!)
September 17, 1787
What are the names of the three primary colors?
Red, blue, and yellow
Known as the "Father of the Constitution," he took detailed notes throughout the convention and later became the 4th U.S. President.
JAMES MADISON
Name all 5 rights protected in the First Amendment.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION, SPEECH, PRESS, ASSEMBLY, PETITION
The President leads this branch, which is responsible for enforcing laws.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Changes or additions made to the Constitution are called these.
AMENDMENTS
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
This original founding document had to be replaced because it created a central government that was too weak.
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave this group the right to vote.
WOMEN
Headed by the Supreme Court, this branch interprets the Constitution and laws. (
JUDICIAL BRANCH
How many articles in the US Constitution?
7
Because their heavy bodies are too big, these giant land animals are the only land mammals that can't jump.
ELEPHANT
This oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention was 81 years old and needed help signing the document.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
The 26th Amendment lowered the national voting age to this number in 1971.
18
This system ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
CHECKS AND BALANCES
The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
VETO
What is the name of the organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Heart
Out of the 55 delegates who attended the convention, this many actually signed the final document.
39
This amendment is the only one to ever repeal another amendment, ending Prohibition in 1933.
21
The total number of justices that currently serve on the Supreme Court.
9
The fraction of both houses of Congress required to propose a new constitutional amendment.
2/3
What is the term used in soccer when a player scores three goals in a single game?
Hat-trick