United
The Americans won their Independence from
The British
making one’s own choices and not being under anyone else’s power or control
Independance
The body, or group, of people who help run a country or kingdom.
The Government
The idea that some people might not have to follow, or obey, the law means they think they are______
above the law
The leaders of the states met in the state of ______________ for the Constitutional Convention
Pennsylvania
Under the Constitution, who makes laws?
congress
A ________ is the elected leader of a country
President
Who were the Founding Fathers?
A group of leaders who united the original thirteen colonies and declared independence from Britain
What is the freedom to worship in any way that you want?
Freedom of Religion
What year did the leaders of the states met in the state of Pennsylvania for the Constitutional Convention?
1787
What are the first ten amendments called? It lists the rights and freedoms that all Americans should have.
The Bill of Rights
What is the freedom to say almost anything you want?
Freedom of Speech
A set of rules that gives government power and explains how a country’s government works. It was created so the new country had a plan and rules for the new American government.
The Constitution
Who is called the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
How many original colonies are there?
13
The Preamble of the Constitution starts with:
"We the People"
Who became the first president of the United States
George Washington
How often is a new president elected?
Every 4 years
Where does The United States government keeps its collection of documents about the government and history of the United States here.
The National Archives
What refers to the set of rules that exists in a certain place. In the United States, the Constitution is the most important set of rules for the country.
Law of the Land