L.9 Intro. Preguntas

What did each delegate carry when they left the Independence Hall in September 1787?

• A copy of the Constitution

• A map of the United States

• A letter from the president

• A book of laws

What was the main objective of the drafters regarding the central government?

• Create a weak and temporary government

• Create a strong and lasting government

• Eliminate citizens' rights

• Make the government dependent on other countries

How did the delegates organize the content of the Constitution?

• In a random order

• In a single paragraph

• Clearly and organized

• In alphabetical order

What is the purpose of dividing the Constitution into articles?

• To make it longer

• To present the topics in a careful order

• To confuse the readers

• To make it more colorful

What does the first section of the article about the president describe?

• How to draft a law

• How to elect a president

• How to build a house

• How to start a business

What does the second section of the article about the president list?

• The president's hobbies

• The president's powers

• The president's favorite foods

• The president's family members

What does the fourth section explain about the president?

• How to become a president

• How to remove a president from office

• How to decorate the president's office

• How to write a speech

What is one of the wonders of the Constitution?

• Its length

• Its flexibility combined with a strong structure

• Its colorful pages

• Its mysterious language

What did the delegates allow Congress, the president, and the courts to do?

• Ignore the Constitution

• Add details to the basic structure

• Rewrite the entire document

• Remove sections at will

What makes the Constitution a lasting document?

• Its colorful illustrations

• Its combination of strength and flexibility

• Its short length

• Its complex language