Constitution

Question 0

At the 1787 convention for the Constitution (headed by George Washington) what came to be and what were some basic ideas of the Constitution?

Answer 0

At the 1787 convention, delegates devised a plan for a stronger federal government with three branches–

executive - President / carries out federal laws

legislative - congress / make laws

judicial - supreme court / interpreting the Constitution

along with a system of checks and balances to ensure no single branch would have too much power

Question 1

What happened in the year 1787 in regards to the Constitution and what did it provide?

Answer 1

After several failed attempts at creating a government, a 1787 convention is called to draft a new legal system for the United States. This new Constitution provides for increased federal authority while still protecting the basic rights of its citizens.

Question 2

Discuss some of the Bill of Rights an when it came into being

Answer 2

became part of the Constitution on December 10, 1791. The Bill of Rights guarantees individuals certain basic protections as citizens, including

freedom of speech, religion and the press;

the right to bear and keep arms; the

right to peaceably assemble;

protection from unreasonable search and seizure;

and the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.

Question 3

Who is the “Father of the Constitution”

Answer 3

Madison

Question 4

How many amendments have been added to the Bill of Rights?

Answer 4

17 since the original signing