Creating the Constitution

What is a delegate?

• A teacher

• A student

• A representative

What is a constitution?

• written plan for government

• homework

• a group of people

Who was at the Constitutional Convention? Click all that apply.

• Ben Franklin

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

Who was the delegate that proposed that Congress be made up of 2 parts, or houses?

• Lincoln

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

• Iron Man

What are the 2 parts, or houses of Congress? Click two answers.

• Senate

• Left

• House of Representatives

• Right

What is a compromise?

• A situation where one person gets everything they want.

• Something that takes place when people on both sides of an issue give up something to reach an agreement.

What is the Preamble?

• The main idea or the introduction of the constitution.

• The new "it" song

What is Checks and Balances?

• A way to pay your bills.

• A system to make sure one branch of government does not become to powerful.

• A new dance move.

• What the leaders of the new colony called themselves.

The president has the right to veto or, refuse to sign a law.

• True

• False