Column 1
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
"We the People."
How many original colonies were there?
13
What city and state was the Constitution written in?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What form of government means "ruled by the people"?
Democracy
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What is the name of the building where the Constitution was written?
Independence Hall
Where can you go today to see the original Constitution?
Washington, D.C.
What important document explains the laws of our country?
The Constitution
Who called the meeting between the 13 colonies that led to the Constitution?
James Madison
Before the Constitution, what was true about the laws in the colonies?
They did not all have the same laws
How many branches of government are there in the United States?
Three
What did the people of the colonies choose to do when creating the Constitution?
They united to choose a new kind of government
What city and state hosted the Constitutional Convention?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What does the Constitution do for the United States?
It tells the laws of the country and sets up the government
Why did James Madison want to call a meeting of the colonies?
To create a stronger, united government
What was one problem with the colonies before the Constitution?
They had different laws and were not united
What building in Philadelphia was the Constitution signed in?
Independence Hall
What were the colonies trying to fix when they created the Constitution?
The lack of a strong central government
What phrase in the Constitution shows that the power comes from the people?
"We the People."
What are two reasons the Constitution is important to America?
(1) It creates the laws of the country. (2) It unites the states under one government.
What major decisions were made during the meeting of the 13 colonies?
To create the Constitution and form a new type of government.
How did the Constitution change the way the colonies were governed?
It gave them one set of laws and a unified national government.
How does the Constitution protect democracy in the U.S.?
It ensures the government is run by the people and protects their rights.
Why is James Madison an important figure in U.S. history?
He helped create the Constitution and is known as its "Father."