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Amendments
Core Democratic Values
Constitution
People of the Convention
Branches of the Government
100
How many amendments are there?
27
100

True or false. The government and citizens should not lie.

Truth

100
This document was ratified on September 17, 1787.
the U.S. Constitution
100
This man was the oldest man at the convention...
Benjamin Franklin
100
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
200
The first 10 amendments are called this.
The Bill of Rights
200

What core concept means that all citizens and government officials are bound by laws that are publicly made, fairly enforced, and independently adjudicated?

Rule of Law

200
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 amendments
200
Thought we needed a strong, central government and he fixed the nation's troubled finances...
Alexander Hamilton
200
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
300
What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
300

What principle means that the ultimate power and authority of the government comes from the people 

Popular Sovereignty

300
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
300
He was the master builder of the constitution and believed the fedeal government should control trade and protect people's rights...
James Madison
300
The judicial department is made up of?
judges
400
The 19th amendment gave women the right to do what?
vote
400

This term describes the principle where the preferences of the majority of citizens are honored, while simultaneously protecting the fundamental rights of the minority.

Minority Rights

400
How long did it take to write the Constitution?
4 months
400
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president...
George Washington
400
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
500
What did the 13th amendment do?
Made slavery illegal in the United States.
500

Name the first three Core Democratic Values.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

500
The Constitutional Convention took place to write a document to replace which existing document?
The Articles of Confederation
500
Who was called "the wisest man in America"?
Benjamin Franklin
500
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)