Developing a Government

Why is the Bill of Rights so important?

• It give citizenship.

• It only applies to some people.

• It enforces the laws.

• It lists our personal rights and freedoms.

The first three articles to the Constitution establish the:

• three branches of government

• the Bill of Rights

• the amendments

• the Declaration of Independence

Who is considered the author of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• George Washington

Which of the following examples would happen in a democracy?

• A king appointing Parliament members.

• Citizens voting for the President.

• A monarch making the laws.

• Citizens ruling themselves

What is a democracy?

• A type of government in which the president has all the power.

• A type of government in which the states have all the power.

• A type of government in which the citizens take part

• A type of government in which a king has control over citizens.

Which three words start the preamble?

• We the People

• I pledge allegiance

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• The United States

Where was the Constitution signed?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• New York, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What is the only way the Constitution can be changed?

• Congress can vote to take something out of it.

• Congress can vote and add an amendment

• The President can request to make a change

• Congress can vote to re-write it

What is the basic purpose of the US government?

• To protect the rights of citizens

• To control citizens

• To determine who is not following the law

• To set up a republic

What is the function of the Constitution?

• To free the colonies from Great Britian

• To make George Washington the first President

• To establish a large, unlimited government controlled by a king

• To establish and divide the power of our government