The Framers of the Constitution and the Preamble

Who were the Framers of the Constitution?

• George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Andrew Johnson

• Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt

How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?

• 55

• 45

• 60

• 50

Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention?

• Rhode Island

• New York

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What were the key issues debated at the Constitutional Convention?

• Representation in Congress

• The role of the Supreme Court

• The process of amending the Constitution

• The design of the national flag

Where and when did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia, 1787

• New York, 1789

• Boston, 1785

• Washington D.C., 1790

What is the Preamble of the Constitution?

• The introduction to the Constitution stating its purpose and guiding principles.

• A list of amendments to the Constitution.

• The conclusion of the Constitution summarizing its contents.

• A historical document unrelated to the Constitution.

What are the purposes outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To form a more perfect union

• To establish justice

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To promote the general welfare

The principle of Popular Sovereignty is:

• The idea that the government derives its power from the consent of the governed.

• The belief that a monarch has absolute power over the state.

• The concept that the military should control the government.

• The notion that religious leaders should govern the state.

The principle of Limited Government entails:

• A government with absolute power

• A government restricted by laws and constitutions

• A government that controls all aspects of life

• A government with no checks and balances