Preamble/ Legislative Review

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To break away from England and start a new nation.
• To let everyone know a new tour was coming.

• To end a fight.

• To tell off Germany.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Bryk

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

• To explain what is going to be listed in the constitution.

• To give our country a new set of laws.

• To create a strong National Government.

• To entertain the reader.

What is the purpose of the Constitution?

• To explain what is going to be listed in the Constitution.

• To confuse people.

• To create a strong National Government.

• To give our country a set of laws and rules to be governed by.

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?

• Taylor Swift

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Geroge Washington

What is the first government set up by our founding fathers called?

• Articles of Confederation

• The First Swifters

• National Government

• House of Representatives

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

• People did not like being told what to do!

• Poor Planning.

• They created a weak National Government and all the states had too many differences.

• They created too strong of a National Government and people revolted.

What city did the Constitutional Convention meet in?

• Philadelphia

• Orland Park

• Washington

• Columbus

How many states did the Constitution need for approval?

• 13 out of 13

• 9 out of 13

• 6 out of 13

• 4 out of 13

What two groups is Congress dived into? (Pick two answers!)

• House of Represnetatives
• Senate
• Preamble

• Constitution