The Constitution

What is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• Bill of Rights

What are the first ten amendments called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The preamble

What was our first constitution called?

• Treaty

• Articles of Confederation

What is the introduction to the Constitution?

• The Preamble

• Treaty of Paris

What are the 3 branches of government?

• Executive, capitol, white house

• Legislative, Executive and Judicial

Who is called the "father of the Constitution?"

• James Madison

• Abraham Lincoln

Who gives the power and authority to our government?

• The People

• The house of representatives

Who wanted a strong central government?

• Federalist

• Anti federalist

Who didn't want the Constitution to pass until the Bill of Rights was added to it?

• Federalist

• Anti Federalist

What gives each branch power over the other branches?

• Checks and balances

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