THE CONSTITUTION

In what year was the Constitution of the United States created?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

• 1800

How many states sent representatives to discuss the federal government in 1787?

• 12

• 13

• 10

• 15

What type of government did some representatives feel was not strong enough?

• State government

• Local government

• Federal government

• City government

What is a constitution?

• A list of laws

• A written plan for government

• A set of rules for schools

• A document about taxes

What did the Constitution do with government powers?

• Gave all power to the states

• Gave all power to the federal government

• Divided power between federal and state governments

• Gave power to the military

What did representatives do after writing the Constitution?

• Burned it

• Sent it to the states for approval

• Threw it away

• Kept it a secret

What does it mean to ratify a document?

• Reject it

• Ignore it

• Approve it

• Change it

Which state was one of the last to ratify the Constitution?

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Georgia

What did North Carolina leaders want added to the Constitution?

• A new tax law

• A bill of rights

• A list of state capitals

• A law against trade

What does the Bill of Rights include?

• Laws about taxes

• Freedoms and rights of people

• Names of all state leaders

• A list of government buildings