Important Names
George Washington
These are the first 3 words of the Preamble
"We the People..."
10 amendments
An _________ is a change to the Constitution.
Amendment
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, executive, judicial
He was one of the main authors of the Constitution
James Madison
This event was held for the founding fathers to write a new plan of government for the country
The Constitutional Convention
BONUS: Where did it take place?
What is the 1st amendment?
Freedom of Religion and Speech
....in order to form a more _______ union,
perfect
The President is the head of the executive branch. Name 2 powers that the President has.
Suggest laws and carry out laws made by Congress
He led a protest against the Articles of Confederation to help other farmers
Daniel Shay (Shay's Rebellion)
This system was created to make sure that all 3 branches were working together and had equal power.
Checks & Balances
How many amendments were written in the original Bill of Rights?
10 amendments
establish ________, ensure domestic _________,
justice....tranquility
This branch of government creates laws for the country
Legislative
This founding father agreed that the Constitution should have a Bill of Rights
Thomas Jefferson
The Constitution created a federal system. Which two governments work together?
State and National governments
He suggested the Bill of Rights should be included in the Constitution
Thomas Jefferson
secure the blessings of ________, to ourselves and our _______,
liberty....Posterity
TRUE OR FALSE: The President can reject a law made by Congress if they do not agree with it.
TRUE
BONUS: What is the word for when a President rejects a law?
This man was the first secretary of the Treasury and created the United States financial system
Alexander Hamilton
TRUE OR FALSE: The Articles of Confederation gave the states no power.
FALSE: it gave the states MORE power than the national government.
This amendment was written to give African American men the right to vote!
the 15th amendment
please recite the final line of the Preamble
do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.
This is the job of the judicial branch
They decide the meaning of the laws and whether laws are being followed.