Amendments
The people who wrote the Constitution are called this
Framers
City and State where the Constitutional Convention was held
Philadelphia, PA
This man was the oldest man at the convention...
Benjamin Franklin
How many delegates signed the Constitution?
39
changes to the Constitution are called this
amendments
What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?
Preamble, Articles and amendments
Thought we needed a strong, central government and he fixed the nation's troubled finances...
Alexander Hamilton
He was the first person to sign the Constitution.
George Washington
Name one freedom granted in the 1st amemndmenmt.
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
Supreme law of the land
Constitution
He was the master builder of the constitution and believed the federal government should control trade and protect people's rights...He was nicknamed "The Father of the Constitution."
James Madison
This state was the first to approve the Constitution.
Delaware
Building where the Constitution was written
Independence Hall
What are the three branches of Government?
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
He was the leader of the Constitutional Convention and the first president...
George Washington
This state did not attend the Constitutional Convention.
Rhode Island
Why is the Constitution called a "living document?"
Because it is constantly evolving and changing.
Introduction to the Constitution, begins "We the People"
Preamble
He wouldn't sign the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added.
George Mason
Where is the Constitution currently located?
The National Archives Building in Washington, D.C