The Constitution Basics
What year was the U.S. Constitution signed?
1787
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
In what city was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
How many branches of government are established by the Constitution?
Three
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
What is the first line of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
Which elder statesman helped compromise and unite delegates?
Benjamin Franklin
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive Branch
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?
27
How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect?
9 states
Who wrote much of the Constitution and later became the 4th U.S. President?
James Madison
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What is the supreme law of the land?
The United States Constitution
Which Founding Father invented bifocal glasses and the lightning rod?
Benjamin Franklin
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What are the first three words of the constitution?
"We the People"