Preamble
History of the Constitution
Amendments
Really hard!
Hamilton themed!
100
What part of the Constitution is the Preamble?(1st 2nd...)
1st!
100
Why do we need the U.S Constitution?
To set basic rules for order in our government
100
What do amendments do?
They change the Constitution for better!
(Amend means change)
100
True or False?
The US Constitution is the oldest written government constitution
True!
The US Constitution is both the oldest and the shortest
100
Did Hamilton help with the ratification (approval) of the Constitution?
Yes!!!
Hamilton played many parts in the creation of the Constitution
200
What does the Preamble tell us?
The goals of the U.S Constitution!
200
What was the meeting called where the framers wrote the Constitution?
The Constitutional Convention
200
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights!!
200
How old was the youngest person to sign the Constitution?
Jonathan Dayton was the youngest person to sign at 26 years old
200
In what songs did the characters debate on problems?
Hint: They were more like raps, just like ours!
The Cabinet Battles!
These are a great and catchy way to learn about some of the U.S's problems!
300
What is the first line of the Preamble?
" We the People in Order to form a more perfect Union"
300
When is Constitution Day celebrated?
September 17
300
How many amendments are there?
27!!!
300
How many words is the Constitution?
4,400 words!
300
In what song does Hamilton, Madison, and Jay write essays to promote the ratification of the Constitution?
Non-Stop!
These were called the Federalist Papers!
400
How many core goals does the Preamble cover?
6
400
What day was the Constitution ratified?
June 21 1788
400
True or False?
Lots of proposed amendments have been ignored
True!
Over 11,000 proposals for amendment have been made
400
How were the deputies for the Constitutional Convention chosen?
They were elected by legislators!
400
What earlier document, which established the U.S.'s first government, was deemed too weak and "inadequate" by Hamilton?
The Articles of Confederation!
This was running the nation but not doing a very good job because they took money from the states.
500
How many sentences are in the Preamble?
Trick question!
Its all one long sentence!
500
Who was the delegate choosen from NY to go to the Constitutional Convention?
(Hint:He has a musical)
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
500
What amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th
500
On what day was the 19th amendment ratified?
August 18, 1920
(Here in Nashville!)
500
Did Hamilton have a short or long speech at the Constitution Convention?
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG
It was six hours!!!