Unit 3 Chapter 1

What does the Constitution do?

• It declares American independence from Britain.

• It gives the president the same powers as a king.

• It sets the rules of the American government.

Who is called the Father of the Constitution?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

According to the Constitution, our government gets its power from ______________________.

• the people
• the king

• the president

Most countries were ruled by ______________________ when the Constitution was written.

• presidents

• citizens

• kings and queens

Which principle, or idea, is the Constitution based on?

• fair treatment for all

• monarchy

• independence from Great Britain

Under the Constitution, the United States is a democracy where ​ (a)  

• the people choose their leader
• states have the most power
• kings make laws

The Constitution was written during a meeting held in

​ (a)  

• the U.S. Capitol
• Independence Hall
• the White House

Who became the first president of the United States after the Constitution was adopted?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Answer in a complete sentence. How did the Constitution come to be?