The Constitution made sure that no single branch of government could have too much power. What is this called?
Checks and Balances
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of __________?
Rights
True or False - George Washington signed the Consitution.
True
What branch of government is best represented by the courts and judges?
Judicial Branch
What branch of government is best represented by the Senate and House of Representatives?
Legislative Branch
What are the first 3 words of our Constitution?
"We the People"
How old was Benjamin Franklin when he signed the Constitution?
He was 81 years old.
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What branch of government is best represented by the President of the United States?
Executive Branch
How many delegates signed the document?
In all, 55 delegates attended the Constitutional Convention, but only 39 actually signed it.