CONSTITUTION DAY (Use your SCHOL. NEWS) Page 6

Why is September 17 an important date in U.S. history?

• It's Independence Day.

• It's our country's birthday.

• It's Constitution Day.

• It's a holiday!

What do we call 'representatives from states'?

• politicians

• delegates

• hooligans

• governors

What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• to set up our government

• to tell people what to do

• to keep government from declaring war

• to help people stay safe

The Constitution might also be called ___.

• a fun document

• the Declaration of Independence

• the supreme law of the land

• all about the United States

How long did it take to create the U.S. Constitution?

• nearly 4 months

• about 4 years

• 13 days

• so long that we don't really know

The meeting where the Constitution was discussed, argued over, and finally written and signed, was called the ___.

• Government meeting

• Declaration of Independence meeting

• Constitution auditorium

• Constitutional Convention

Why is James Madison credited with being the Father of the Constitution?

• He ran the meeting.

• He had so many good ideas.

• His father was in charge.

• He was brave and rich.

Who was the fourth man elected as President of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What is Alexander Hamilton famous for? Multi-Select (Choose 2 answers.)

• Started the Constitutional Convention

• Helped create American first national bank

• Voted to be a leader of the Presidents

• Is on the $10 bill

Was Benjamin Franklin ever President?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• In Europe