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Ten Interesting Facts . . . . The United States Constitution
The Constitutional Convention was held
in Philadelphia from May 25 to
September 17, 1787. At this time,
Philadelphia was the largest city in
North America. The population was
40,000 people. The city had 7,000
street
lamps,
33
churches,
10
newspapers, and a university. The
convention was held at the Pennsylvania
State House. This was the same site
where
George
Washington
was
appointed the Commander of the
Continental Army, the location where
the Declaration of Independence was
signed in 1776, and where the Articles
of Confederation was adopted in 1781.
James Madison is known as “the Father of
the Constitution.” He came to the
Constitutional Convention with the blueprint
for the new Constitution.
Benjamin Franklin was 81 years old when the
Constitution was signed. His mind was active, yet he
was in poor health. Four prisoners from the Walnut
Street Jail had to carry him to the Convention Hall in a
sedan chair. When leaving the Pennsylvania State
House after the final meeting on September 17, 1787
he was asked about the new government. Franklin
replied, “A republic, madam, if you can keep it.”
Franklin died on April 17, 1790.
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Only 39 of the 42 delegates signed the
Constitution. The men who refused did so
because the Constitution lacked a bill of
rights.
George
Washington
and
James Madison were the
only Presidents to sign the
Constitution.
James Madison, the “Father
of the Constitution,” is on
the $5,000 bill.
Of the 55 delegates who attended the
Constitutional
Convention,
34
were
lawyers.
Thirty-nine
were
former
congressmen and 8 were present or past
governors.
The Constitution has 4,543 words. It
was written on four sheets of paper.
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Four signers of the Constitution
were born in Ireland.
The first national Thanksgiving Day was
established on November 26, 1789. It
was proclaimed by President George
Washington as a way of giving thanks for
the new Constitution.
The Constitution is on display in the National Archives
Building in Washington, D. C. It is behind protective
glass framed with titanium. The case is filled with
argon gas and is kept at 67 degrees Fahrenheit with a
relative humidity of 40 percent.
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http://www.christianpost.com/news/10-interesting-facts-about-the-constitution-and-the1787-convention-104676/
http://constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/about-constitution-day/10-fast-facts-on-theconstitution/
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Graphic Organizers
Instructions for Assembling Activity
Print the organizer onto colored paper. Trim around the
four edges on the lines indicated. Fold the page in half
vertically on the dotted line so that the title “Checks and
Balances” will show. Cut on the lines indicated on the
inside of the organizer, up to the fold, so that the
organizer opens with three flaps.
Instructions for Activity 2
Print the 2 pocket pages and 2 card
pages onto colored paper. Cut out all
pieces on the bold lines. Students should
spread a thin line of glue across the
bottom and two sides of each pocket, and
then place them inside their interactive
notebooks.
Instructions for Use
Students will select a card, read the statement, decide which part of the Constitution it describes,
and place the card in the correct pocket to indicate their answer.
Answer Key
Preamble
We the People. . .
Articles 1-7
1. The Legislative Branch, it's powers, members, and workings
2. The Executive Branch (President and Vice President), it's
powers, duties, and means of removal
3. The Judicial Branch and defines treason
4. This part regulates the states' powers, and their interaction
with the National government.
5. How to Change the Constitution ~ 2/3 of Both Houses, 3/4
of all States
6. This part sets the status of the Constitution as the supreme
law of the land, to which leaders must be loyal.
7. This part addresses ratification and declares that the
Constitution should take affect if 9 out of 13 states ratify.
Bill
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Amendments
13-15 Reconstruction (Abolished Slavery, Citizenship for African
Americans, & Free Citizens Vote)
16 Income Tax
17 Vote Directly for Senators
18 & 21 Prohibition and the Repeal of Prohibition
22 The President serves no more than 2 terms.
26 18 year old vote
of Rights
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
The Right to Bear Arms
No Quartering of Troops
Search and Seizure (Search Warrants)
Due Process and Self-Incrimination (The Right to Remain
Silent)
6. Right to a Speedy and Public Trial
7. Trial by Jury in Cases over $20
8. No Cruel and Unusual Punishment
9. Rights Kept by the People
10. Rights Reserved to the States or People
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Legislative
(________________________)
Congress
_______________
________________
_____
__________________
Congress may reject __________
_____________ Appointments.
Executive
(________________________)
President
____________________________
The President must ask ____________
to make a new law.
The President may veto
(______________) any law passed by
______________________.
The President appoints the __________
___________________ ___________.
Judicial
(_______________________)
Supreme Court (_________ members)
Appeals Courts (_________ in U.S.)
District Courts (________ in U.S.)
The judicial branch decides if_______
or ____________of Congress are in line
with the ________________. If not,
they can declare a law
_____________________________.
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Checks and Balances
Congress makes all the _____________
of the country. After a _______ by
the______________ the law can take
effect if ____________ of the members
of __________ vote for it again.
Answer Key
Legislative
(make laws)
Congress
House of
Representatives
Senate
Congress makes all the laws of the
country.
Congress may reject Supreme Court
Appointments.
Executive
(carry out laws)
President
Advisors
The President must ask Congress to
make a new law.
The President may veto (say no to) any
law passed by Congress.
The President appoints the Supreme
Court Justices.
Judicial
(courts)
Supreme Court (9 members)
Appeals Courts (13 in U.S.)
District Courts (94 in U.S.)
The judicial branch decides if laws or
acts of Congress are in line with the
Constitution. If not, they can declare a
law unconstitutional.
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Checks and Balances
After a veto by the President the law
can take effect if 2/3rds of the members
of Congress vote for it again.
Pockets
Preamble
Articles 1-7
Bill of Rights
Amendments 11+
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Freedom of Religion,
Speech, Press,
Assembly, and
Petition
Vote Directly for
Senators
Search and Seizure
(Search Warrants)
This part addresses
ratification and
declares that the
Constitution should
take affect if 9 out
of 13 states ratify.
This part sets the
status of the
Constitution as the
supreme law of the
land, to which
leaders must be loyal.
The Legislative
Branch, it's powers,
members, and
workings
The Right to Bear
Arms
We the People. . .
Prohibition and the
Repeal of Prohibition
The Executive Branch
(President and Vice
President), it's
powers, duties, and
means of removal
Due Process and
Self-Incrimination
(The Right to
Remain Silent)
No Quartering of
Troops
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Income Tax
The President serves
no more than 2
terms.
Right to a Speedy
and Public Trial
This part regulates
the states' powers,
and their interaction
with the National
government.
Rights Kept by the
People
The Judicial Branch
and defines treason
18 year old vote
Trial by Jury in
Cases over $20
No Cruel and
Unusual Punishment
How to Change the
Constitution ~ 2/3 of
Both Houses, 3/4 of
all States
Reconstruction
(Abolished Slavery,
Citizenship for African
Americans, & Free
Citizens Vote)
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Rights Reserved to
the States or People
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