Question

articles of confederation 1781
declaration of independence 1776
second continental congress 1775
first continental congress 1774
the chart above shows the documents and events leading up to the signing of the constitution in 1787.
questions
true or false? write a t or f in the space provided.

1. changing the interpretation of the constitution is what makes our constitution weak.
2. the constitution allows for subjects that did not exist in 1787.
3. the constitution can be changed only through rebellion and revolution.
4. over 500 delegates attended the constitutional convention and signed the constitution.

events in order. write the numbers 1 - 4, indicating which historical event happened first (1), second (2), third (3), or fourth (4).
the ratification of the articles of confederation.
the adoption of the united states constitution.
the beginning of the american revolution.
the signing of the declaration of independer

Explanation:

1. 1. Interpretive flexibility (e.g., judicial review) is a strength, not weakness, of the U.S. Constitution, as it lets the document adapt to new times.
2. 2. The Constitution's broad language (like the elastic clause) allows it to address modern, unforeseen subjects.
3. 3. The Constitution has a formal amendment process; rebellion/revolution is not the only way to change it.
4. 4. Only 55 delegates attended the Constitutional Convention, and 39 signed the final document, not over 500.
5. Events order: The American Revolution began in 1775, the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the Articles of Confederation were ratified in 1781, and the U.S. Constitution was adopted in 1787.

Answer:

TRUE OR FALSE?

1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F

EVENTS IN ORDER

3 - The ratification of the Articles of Confederation.
4 - The adoption of the United States Constitution.
1 - The beginning of the American Revolution.
2 - The signing of the Declaration of Independence.