US Constitution

82 What founding document was written in 1787?

(U.S.) Constitution

11. (new) The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

Declaration of Independence

7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?*

Twenty-seven (27)

2. What is the supreme law of the land?*

U.S. Constitution

83 The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

-(James) Madison -(Alexander) Hamilton -(John) Jay -Publius

6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?

-(The basic) rights of Americans -(The basic) rights of people living in the United States

5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

-Amendments -The amendment process

14 (NEW) Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

-Declaration of Independence -Articles of Confederation -Federalist Papers -Anti-Federalist Papers -Virginia Declaration of Rights -Fundamental Orders of Connecticut -Mayflower Compact -Iroquois Great Law of Peace

13 What is the rule of law?

-Everyone must follow the law. -Leaders must obey the law. -Government must obey the law. -No one is above the law.

3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

-Forms the government -Defines powers of government -Defines the parts of government -Protects the rights of the people

85 Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

-Founded the first free public libraries -First Postmaster General of the United States -Helped write the Declaration of Independence -Inventor -U.S. diplomat

58 Name one power that is only for the federal government.

-Print paper money -Mint coins -Declare war -Create an army -Make treaties -Set foreign policy

59 Name one power that is only for the states.

-Provide schooling and education -Provide protection (police) -Provide safety (fire departments) -Give a driver's license -Approve zoning and land use

1. What is the form of government of the United States?

-Republic -Constitution-based federal republic -Representative democracy

4. The U.S. The Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

-Self-government -Popular sovereignty -Consent of the governed -People should govern themselves -(Example of) social contract

84 (new)Why were the Federalist Papers important?

-They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution. -They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution.