Constitution and Bill of Rights Pre-assessment

Who is known as the "father of the constitution?"

• Benjamin Franklin

• Aaron Burr

• James Madison

• Thomas Edison

Write what you know about the contributions of ONE of the following people:

George Washington

James Madison

Benjamin Franklin

How much do you already know about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?

• I know a lot, I am an expert!

• I know some, but I can learn more!

• I don't know much, I am ready to learn it all!

• What even is the Constitution?

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

• It is the framework of our federal government

• It is the framework of our state government

• It declared America's independence from England

What THREE words start the preamble?

• Life and Liberty

• We the People

• The writers of the Constitution want you to know

• Give me liberty and give me death!

What are the first ten amendments called?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Preamble

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

How many amendments are in the constitution?

• 24

• 18

• 28

• 27

What was the main issue with the articles of confederation?

• It created a weak central government

• It created a strong national government

• It took away rights from the states

The compromise that states only part of the slave population would be counted for determining representation in the House of Representatives is:

• The Great Compromise

• The 3/5ths Compromise

• The Articles of Confederations

Describe what you know about ONE main issue debated at the constitutional convention?

(examples: the weakness of the Articles of Confederation, the rights of the states to govern themselves, the Great Compromise, and the Three-Fifths Compromise