The Constitution

Which document sets forth America's laws and tells the rights and liberties of the people?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution
• The 1st Amendment

What is the purpose of the Preamble of The US Constitution?

• It explains why American should not be taxed.
• It explains why the Constitution was written.
• It explains why we should be free from England.
• It explains why the Articles of Confederation were weak

What does the Constitution say the government provides?

• fairness, peace, protection, care, and freedom

• fairness, freedom, and war

• peace, freedom, and weak government

• freedom, justice, and chicken nuggets

When was the Constitution written?

• 1865
• 2007
• 1787
• 1791

Which document was in place for 10 years before the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The 27th Amendment
• The Articles of Confederation

Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention feel the Articles of Confederation needed to be completely replaced?

• The Articles of Confederation didn't give enough power to the federal government.
• The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the federal government.
• The Articles of Confederation outlawed slavery.
• The Articles of Confederation first called America the United States of America.

Which branch of government makes laws?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Judicial Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The President Branch

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Judicial Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The President Branch

Which branch of government studies the laws and applies them in court?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Judicial Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The President Branch

What does it mean if the president vetoes a law?

• He or she writes a new law.
• He or she disagrees with a law.
• He or she puts someone in jail for breaking the law.
• He or she breaks the law.