Constitution Day

Where did the constitutional convention take place?

• New York City

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What does ratification mean?

• Denying something

• Making something official by signing it or voting for it

• Changing a formal document

When was the constitution ratified?

• September 17, 1787

• August 2, 1776

• July 4, 1777

Select any of the people who attended the Constitutional Convention.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

• George Washington

Which branch of government has the power to make or change laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Who created the Great Compromise that saved the entire convention from shutting down?

• Roger Sherman

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

Which person was openly against slavery at the convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Rufus King

• Elbridge Gerry

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution," writing the Bill of Rights and other amendments?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Washington