Who Wrote the US Constitution Wonders

Open Ended

Why were farmers upset with the government after the Revolutionary War?

Multiple Choice

What was one of the major problems with the Articles of Confederation mentioned in the passage?

• The government had too much power over the states.

• States printed money that was backed by gold and silver.

• People had trouble doing business across state lines.

• Farmers were given extra time to pay their debts.

Reorder

Can you put these items in the order they happened?

• Edmund Randolph presents a plan

• Randolph explains the structure of the plan

• The delegates begin reviewing the Virginia Plan

• The delegates realize that the Virginia Plan does not fix the Articles

• The delegates are faced with a difficult question

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Multiple Select

Which of these was part of 3 branches of government

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Armed Forces

• Secretary of State

Open Ended

Why did they pick a government with 3 branches?

Poll

Should a state with more people in it get more power than a state with less people in it?

• Yes, states with more people should get more power

• No, all states should have the same amount of power no matter how many people they have

​The Great Compromise!

​This is George Washington's high backed chair from the convention. What do you notice about it?

​Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition – People have the right to express their opinions, practice any religion, and gather peacefully.

Right to bear arms – Citizens have the right to own firearms.

No quartering of soldiers – The government cannot force citizens to house soldiers during peacetime.

Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures – People are protected from searches and taking of property without a warrant or just cause.

Rights in criminal cases – People cannot be forced to testify against themselves and are protected from double jeopardy (being tried twice for the same crime).

​Right to a fair trial – Citizens have the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.

Rights in civil cases – People have the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving a certain amount of money.

Protection from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment – Excessive fines or punishments are not allowed.

Other rights of the people – Citizens have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution.

Powers reserved to the states and people – Any powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.

​Adjusted for todays dollars, the celebration dinner for the 55 men who worked on the constitution cost $15,400 dollars.

​George Washington paid the tab.