Unit 5: Constitution & Branches of Gov't

Who refused to sign the U.S. Constitution until it was ratified and included the Bill of Rights? Thomas Jefferson James Madison George Mason Alexander Hamilton I am the "Father of the Constitution," the fourth president of the United States, and wrote the Bill of Rights. Who am I? George Washington James Madison Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Bill of Rights ***Watch the video and complete the following two questions.*** What are the first ten amendments in the U.S. Constitution known as? Due process of law Bill of Rights Checks and Balances Enforces Laws Why do you think the Bill of Rights is important to citizens? Use the RACE strategy to answer the question.RACE The Branches of Government Watch the flocabulary video and complete the matching below. Branches of Government Matching Legislative Branch Make Laws Executive Branch Carries out the Laws Judicial Branch Explains the Meaning of Laws Fill in the text boxes with the correct branch of government below.Word Bank: Executive, Judicial, Legislative Executive Judicial Legislative What is the name of the system that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful? Checks and Balances Individual Rights Due process There is no system. STOP.You've reached the end of your quiz. Please go back and double check you've answered ALL questions before handing in your work.