The Constitution Flashcards
What was the new government after Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution of the United States
What is one of the strengths of the constitution?
it provides a way to accommodate changes
How many times has the constitution been amended?
27 times
How many parts is the constitution made up of?
3
What is another word for introduction?
Preamble
What does the Preamble explain?
It explains why the constitution was written
What is after the preamble?
The seven articles
What do the 7 articles explain?
the various aspects of the government established
What is the last part of the constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What is the other title for the Bill of Rights?
The ten ammendments
Every states except ____________ sent delegates to the constitutional convention which met in ______________ in 1787
Rhode Island, Philidelphia
