Constitution Day 2024

Which founding father was a federalist supporter, 4th president and considered , "Father of the Constitution"

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

What was the purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution

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

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

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

• to unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free

The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it---

• Contains ideas from Enlightenment philosophers

• includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled

• outlines the requirements for being President of the United States

• list the grievances the American colonists had against the British King.

Which branch of government is responsible for writing and debating bills that may become law?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Constitutional

the Judicial Branch does what?

• vetoes laws

• changes laws

• proposes laws

• interpret laws

One responsibility of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government is to see that laws are---

• are written quickly

• followed by the citizens

• interpreted correctly

• taught in public schools

A presidential veto of law is an example of--

• due process

• judicial activism

• individual rights

• checks and balances.

the Founding Fathers created a government system characterized by checks and balances in order to---

• ensure political change came slowly

• safeguard against one branch dominating

• concentrate power in an executive brankch

• make elected officials accountable to voters

Which of the following is a power given to the national government but not to state governments?

• printing money

• constructing roads

• conducting elections

• establishing public schools

George Washington served the newly formed United States as the---

• President

• Vice president

• Secretary of State

• Federalist candidate