Question

the birth of the constitution: a day to remember
across :

1. the city where the constitutional convention took place
2. the document replaced by the constitution
3. the chamber of congress with equal representation for each state
4. the principle that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
5. the oldest delegate to sign the constitution
6. state that did not send delegates to the constitutional convention
7. this branch of government enforces laws

down:

1. the group that drafted the constitution
2. the man known as the “father of the constitution”
3. the branch of government that makes laws
4. the compromise that balanced large and small states
5. the chamber of congress where representation is based on population
6. the first ten amendments to the constitution
7. the original material the constitution was written on
8. the branch of government that interprets laws

Explanation:

1. The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia.
2. The Articles of Confederation was replaced by the Constitution.
3. The Senate has equal representation for each state in Congress.
4. The principle of checks - and - balances prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.
5. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate to sign the Constitution.
6. Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
7. The executive branch enforces laws.
8. The Constitutional Convention delegates drafted the Constitution.
9. James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution".
10. The legislative branch makes laws.
11. The Great Compromise balanced large and small states.
12. The House of Representatives has representation based on population.
13. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
14. The Constitution was written on parchment.
15. The judicial branch interprets laws.

Answer:

1. Philadelphia
2. Articles of Confederation
3. Senate
4. Checks - and - balances
5. Benjamin Franklin
6. Rhode Island
7. Executive
8. Constitutional Convention delegates
9. James Madison
10. Legislative
11. Great Compromise
12. House of Representatives
13. Bill of Rights
14. Parchment
15. Judicial