People
The guy who led a rebellion against the state
What day do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
delegate
a person who represents a group of people
The branch that the president belongs to
Executive
What are the first 3 words to the Constitution?
"We the People"
One of the delegates that fought for the Consitution
Hint: The very first president
George Washington
When was Issac Bucks born?
1724
imports
goods coming into the country
makes the laws
Legislative branch
What city and state was the Constitution signed in?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Said "The older I grow, the more I am to doubt my own judgement and to pay more respect to the judgement of others"
Benjamin Franklin
What year was the Constitution Written?
1787
exports
goods leaving the country
Carries out the laws
Executive
What was the group of people called who DID NOT like the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
A pastor who fought for religious freedom
Issac Backus
What years were Shay's Rebellion?
1786-1787
republic
a government run by representatives
decides if laws have been broken
What are the 2 reasons the Constitution has lasted so long?
Its authors were wise and God gave grace to America
he had ideas that formed the basis of the United States Constitution
James Madison
When did the last state approve the constitution?
1790
preamble
introduction to the Constitution
has Supreme Court judges
Judicial
How many states needed to approve the Constitution to make it law?
9 states