The Constitution / The Bill of Rights

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What is the idea of 3 branches of government with their own unique powers called?

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

• separation of powers

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution ?

• For individual rights

• To reduce the power of the states

• To create problems

What is the word that describes the division of state and national governments?

• separation of powers

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

What was the Constitutional Convention?

• the first meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives
• the building in which the Constitution is on display
• another term for the Bill of Rights
• a meeting between states to create the Constitution

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for approving or denying laws?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• executive
• legislative
• judicial

What are checks and balances?

• tools used for measurement
• forms of money
• documents which are made into law
• a way to make sure no branch of government has too much power