Building a New Nation

Which Founding Father was a Federalist supporter, 4th president and considered the Father of the Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Abe Lincoln

• George Washington

What was the purpose of creating the U.S Constitution

• To declare to the British king that Americans are free and independent.

• To establish a strong federal government that rules over Americans living in the states.

• To create a new monarchy that would defend the rights and freedoms of Americans.

• To unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free.

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states, one purpose of the Constitution is what?

• expand the duties of the U.S. President

• establish a weaker government

• create a more perfect government

• define the role of the Judicial Branch

Why are the Bill of Right important addition to the Constitution?

• it was ideas of philosophers

• It tells the rights American citizens are entitled

• Tells what is requited to be a president

• it was a list of grievances

Leaders such as George Mason argued for the addition of a list of individual right to the constitution, why?

• felt that states’ rights were being ignored

• hoped to provide for the common defense

• They wanted to the people to have all the power

• They were afraid of a strong government

What are the roles of the Judicial Branch?

• Interpret the laws, make sure they are not infringing on the rights of the people

• Propose the laws, pass the laws

• Veto the laws, change the law

• Sign the bills into law

Which branch of government is in charge of writing, making and debate the bills before they become the law?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Constitutional

What is the executive branch one responsibilty for the laws..

• written quickly

• followed by citizens

• interpreted correctly

• are told about in textbooks

The Presidential veto of law is an example of what?

• due process

• checks and balances

• people's rights

• state's rights

Why did the founding fathers create a government system called, checks and balances?

• to make sure politcal change came slowly

• to make sure one branch didn't have all the power

• to give all the power to one branch

• to give all the power to the people