The Constitution

What is significant about the year 1787 in American history?

• Jamestown was founded

• The Mayflower Compact was written

• The Declaration of Independence was written

• The Constitution was written

What group of people supported keeping the Articles of Confederation intact and keeping the state governments strong.

• Federalists

• Anti-federalists

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Which Constitution principle divides government power between the states and federal government? (creates shared powers)

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights

• Federalism

This future president was also given the nickname the "Father of the Constitution."

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution protect and guarantee our individual liberties. What is this document called?

• The Northwest Ordinace

• The Bill of Rights

• The Northwest Territory

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Which Constitutional principle states that the power of the government comes from the people?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which branch of government interprets the law?

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

Which Constitutional principle gives each branch of government power over the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

Which Constitutional principle allows the people to vote to elect representatives?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism

• Separation of Powers

Central and national are the same as...

• state

• local

• federal