The U.S. Constitution (HMH)

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Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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What does the word 'convention' mean?

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A meeting of people who share the same purpose or ideas.

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What was the country's first set of rules after the Revolutionary War?

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Articles of Confederation

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

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What is a delegate?

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People who have been chosen to make decisions for a larger group.

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What is the Constitution?

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The supreme law of the land that outlines the framework of the government.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

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What does 'amend' mean?

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To change or add to a document.

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What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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To introduce the Constitution and explain its purpose.

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Who has the power to make federal laws?

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The Legislative Branch.