Declaration of Independence and Constitution

Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is______________________________ Its first three words – “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.

The supremacy of the people through their elected representatives is recognized in Article I, which creates a Congress consisting of ___________________________The positioning of Congress at the beginning of the Constitution affirms its status as the “First Branch” of the federal government.

The federal Constitution of the USA was framed by delegates in

________________presided over the session which lasted until

September 17, 1787

How many states ratified the Constitution

Which Power had the President of the USA after signing the Constitution

What are amendments 1-10 famous as

Who was the Declaration of Independence written by

Which date is celebrated as the day of birthday of the United States.

Who had to abdicate Government after signing the Declaration

Who signed the Declaration of Independence first?

What was specific about his signature?