Constitution Short Story

4. The first three words of the Preamble.
6. This document guarantees citizens’ freedoms like speech and religion.
9. This founding father is often called the “Father of the Constitution.”
12. The Constitution was finalized after weeks of ___ .
14. The branch of government headed by the president.
17. The Constitution requires approval from these groups before it becomes law.
19. The city where the Constitution was created.
20. The Constitution divides power among three of these.
21. James Madison’s notebook was always full of these.

1. The Preamble mentions promoting the general ___ .
2. Some delegates worried that citizens’ ___ might be ignored.
3. The Constitution was written to form a more perfect ___ .
5. Article I establishes this house of Congress along with the Senate.
7. Article III sets up the Supreme Court and other ___ courts.
8. The group of people who wrote the Constitution.
10. The branch of government that interprets the laws.
11. The Bill of Rights has these to protect citizens.
13. The branch of government that makes laws.
15. This word describes the protection of freedoms and fair treatment in court.
16. The Constitution serves as a blueprint for ___ .
18. Alexander Hamilton wanted a government that could act decisively but not ___ the people.