Making the Constitution- chapter 1

What important work did Americans have to do after winning their independence from Great Britain?

• Build new schools

• Create a new government

• Start new businesses

• Write new books

Who was James Madison?

• A famous artist

• A leader from Virginia

• A writer of the Constitution

• A British general

What was the meeting of American leaders called?

• The Great Debate

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Leaders' Gathering

• The Independence Meeting

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

What did some people want to add to the Constitution?

• A Bill of Rights

• More pages

• A new chapter

• A map

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A list of laws for the government

• A list of rights that all people should have

• A list of taxes

• A list of states

Why was it important for the states to act together?

• To have more fun

• To be stronger and united

• To make more money

• To have more parties

Who became the first President of the United States of America?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

According to the Constitution, who could make the laws in the United States?

• The President

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Governors

What is equality under the law?

• Everyone must follow the law, even our leaders

• Only rich people are treated well

• Only adults have rights

• Only children are protected