The ConstitutionThe Branches of Government

The Constitution was written in 1787 by 55 men that we call “the

Framers”. Some of these men include Benjamin Franklin and George Washington

The Constitutional Convention

What is the Constitution?The Constitution gives the

rules of how are government works

Separation of PowerHow does the Constitution separate power?

The government is split into three separate branches

1. Legislative: Makes the laws and its members are elected by the people

2. Executive: Carries out the laws

3. Judicial: Decide what the laws mean

The Three Branches

Checks & Balances