Vocab 1
What is a convention?
A meeting
What does National mean?
The whole country
Where does a government get its power?
From the people
What does the constitution do for our government?
It sets rules for how the government works
How is a president different from a king of queen?
What are Rights?
Freedoms protected by law
What does equality mean?
Everyone is treated equally
Who became the first president after the constitution was finished?
George Washington
Why was the constitution written to help people?
To make sure everyone is treated fairly
What important ideas did the Founders want the government based on?
Fairness and equal rights for everyone
What is the Law of the Land?
The rules of the land
What is a monarchy?
A government led by a king of queen
What type of government does the United States have?
A democracy
What do we call the people who helped write the constitution?
The Founders
What is A Bill of Rights?
A list of rights and freedoms for all people
What is an Election?
When people vote to choose who’s in office.
What is a structure?
How something is put together or organized
What do the word “We the People” tell us about who has the power?
The people have the power
Where was the constitution written?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
What is a compromise?
An agreement to agree on some things and give up on other things
Who makes up the government?
People who make decisions/work for a city, state, or country
What does it mean to Represent someone?
It means to act in their place
What are two important freedoms Americans have?
The Freedom of Speech
The Freedom of Religion
What do we call changes made to the constitution?
An amendment
Who is called the “Father of the Constitution”
James Madison