Constitution

Who wrote the Constitution?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

When was the Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1789

• 1776

• 1812

Which document is the Law of the Land in the United States?

• Magna Carta

• US Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

In 1215, which document guaranteed the rights and privileges to the subjects under the English Crown?

• US Constitution

• 95 Theses

• Rosetta Stone

• Magna Carta

In 1787, The United States looked very different. Which country was occupying present day Canada?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• France

• Native Americans

What was the 1st Constitution the United States had?

• Articles of Confidence

• Articles of Confidentiality

• Articles of Confederation

• Articles of Constitution

What was the main issue with the 1st constitution of the United States?

• The Articles did not have punishments for crimes

• The Articles had too weak of a central power

• The Articles made trade to easy

• The Articles were to vague

Which state was not apart of the first 13 colonies?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• New York

• Maine

What does the Constitution NOT do?

• Sets the rules and guidelines of the country

• States the branches of government

• States all of our rights in Article I

• Declares what powers are given to each branch of government

Which Article is for the Legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV