Question

principles of the constitution
answer the questions below. then on the coloring page, color each numbered section with the corresponding color. if there is any space left over, color it your choice. follow the directions provided to cite evidence in the reading.
questions
#1 what year was the constitution written?
#2 what branch of the government is covered in article 1?
#3 what are the first three words of the preamble?
#4 who was the primary author of the bill of rights?
#5 what year was the bill of rights added?
#6 in what city is independence hall?
text evidence
find proof in the reading and underline it in blue
find proof in the reading and circle it in orange
find proof in the reading and box it in yellow
find proof in the reading and box it in red
find proof in the reading and circle it in green
find proof in the reading and underline it in purple
answer
a 1787 orange
executive purple stripes
we the people yellow
madison red
1791 blue
baltimore orange
answer
b 1787 red
legislative blue stripes
we the public orange
hamilton orange
1797 brown
philadelphia green
stripes

Explanation:

1. The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.
2. Article I of the U.S. Constitution covers the legislative branch. The first - three words of the Preamble are "We the people".
3. James Madison is often considered the primary author of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was added in 1791.
4. Independence Hall is in Philadelphia.

Answer:

1. What year was the Constitution written? - 1787
2. What branch of the government is covered in Article I? - Legislative
3. What are the first three words of the Preamble? - We the people
4. Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights? - Madison
5. What year was the Bill of Rights added? - 1791
6. In what city is Independence Hall? - Philadelphia