Who Wrote It?
Who is called the “Father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
What do we call the first part of the Constitution that begins with “We the People”?
The Preamble
Which branch makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
What do we call freedoms like speech and religion?
Rights
How many words are in the Constitution—fewer than 5,000 or more than 20,000?
Fewer than 5,000 (about 4,500)
Where did the leaders meet to write the Constitution?
Philadelphia
What does the Constitution give us to follow—rules or songs?
Rules
Which branch makes sure laws are carried out?
The Executive Branch (President)
Which Bill of Rights freedom lets people share their ideas out loud or in writing?
Freedom of Speech
-OR-
Freedom of the Press
What day do we celebrate Constitution Day each year?
September 17
About how many men helped write the Constitution?
55 men
What do we call the first 10 changes or additions to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Which branch decides if laws are fair or not?
The Judicial Branch (The Courts/ Judges)
Which Bill of Rights freedom lets people practice any religion they choose?
Freedom of Religion
Where is the Constitution kept safe today?
The National Archives in Washington, D.C.
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What does the Constitution say about how our government should be set up?
It explains the three branches of government.
True or False: The President can make laws all by themselves.
False
True or False: The Constitution says people should vote for leaders.
True
True or False: The Constitution is the oldest written national constitution still used today.
True
What was the meeting called where the Constitution was written?
The Constitutional Convention
True or False: The Constitution can never be changed.
False (It can be amended.)
Why did the writers make three branches of government?
So no one branch would have too much power (checks and balances).
Why are rights important?
They protect people and keep everyone treated fairly.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People"