Constitution Day 2023

What was the first U.S. Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constituion

• The Bill of Rights

What was the intended purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• Write a new constitution.

• Amend the Articles of Confederation.

• Approve the Bill of Rights.

• Finalize the treaty ending the Revolutionary War.

Which state never attended the Convention?

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

• Delaware

• New Hampshire

Why were the proceedings of the Constitution kept secret?

• Keep the debate honest.

• Because they weren't supposed to be writing a constitution.

• Fear of inspiring a British invasion.

• Avoid causing citizens to panic

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?

• 7

• 13

• 9

• 10

What was the original intention of the 2nd Amendment?

• Allow citizens to protect themselves from invading British.

• Allow citizens to speak or write their opinions.

• Allow citizens to have a speedy and public trial.

• Allow citizens a right to privacy unless police have a warrant,

What was the original intention of the 1st Amendment?

• Allow citizens to protect themselves from invading British.

• Allow citizens to speak or write their opinions.

• Allow citizens to have a speedy and public trial.

• Allow citizens a right to privacy unless police have a warrant,

What was the original intention of the 4th Amendment?

• Allow citizens to protect themselves from invading British.

• Allow citizens to speak or write their opinions.

• Allow citizens to have a speedy and public trial.

• Allow citizens a right to privacy unless police have a warrant,

Which Amendment states that rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected?

• 10

• 3

• 7

• 9

Which Amendment is designed to protect against cruel and unusual punishment?

• 7th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment