Amendments
The Preamble
Constitution
People of the Convention
Branches of the Government
100
How many amendments are there?
27
100

Who is stated as being represented by the Constitution? "We the _______"

The People of the United States

100
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
100
This man was the oldest man at the convention...
Benjamin Franklin
100
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
200
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
200

What stated purpose of the Constitution relates to the unity of the states?

In order to form a more perfect union

200
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
200
Thought we needed a strong, central government and he fixed the nation's troubled finances...
Alexander Hamilton
200

The job of Congress is to...

make laws for our nation.

300

What freedoms are guaranteed by the 1st amendment?

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government.

300

What stated purpose of the Constitution relates to providing a peaceful environment within the United States?

Ensure domestic tranquility

300
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
300
He was the master builder of the constitution and believed the fedeal government should control trade and protect people's rights...
James Madison
300

The highest court in the Judicial branch is called what?

The Supreme Court

400
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
400

What stated purpose of the Constitution relates to protecting the country against foreign invaders?

Provide for the common defense

400
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
400
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president...
George Washington
400

Who makes up the Executive branch?

The President and his Cabinet members

500
What did the 13th amendment do?
Made slavery illegal in the United States.
500

What stated purpose of the Constitution relates to providing blessings for those who will come in the future?

Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.

500
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
500
Who was called "the wisest man in America"?
Benjamin Franklin
500

Which two houses make up the Legislative Branch?

The Senate & The House of Representatives

M
e
n
u