Constitution Lesson

U.S. Constitution

Overview

An Introduction to the Foundational Document

of the United States

Multiple Choice

How many branches of government are in the U.S. government?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the founding principles is used to describe the government getting its power from the American people?

• Separation of Power

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Multiple Choice

What is the name given to the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

How many times has the U.S. Constitution been amended so far?

• 34

• 28

• 27

• 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be considered a way that the Constitution impacted American life?

• Guarantees fundamental rights

• Declared U.S. independence from Great Britain

• Shapes the U.S. political system

• Influences social issues