Our Constitution

a government in which the people have the power to make political decisions by voting for their representatives

• democracy

• Constitution

• monarchy

• Bill of Rights

The written plan of government for the United States of America

• democracy

• Constitution

• monarchy

• Bill of Rights

When was the Constitution signed?

• 1492
• 1776
• 1787
• 1957

Which of these is not a purpose of the government according to the Preamble

• To make sure no one is poor.

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common Defense

• Form a more perfect Union

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 

• the Preamble
•  the Articles of Confederation
• the Declaration of Independence
•  the Bill of Rights

Which of the following is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

• freedom of speech
•  freedom of religion
•  right to an education
• right to a trial by jury

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Amendment
• Preamble
• Ratification
• Compromise

The branch of government that suggests laws and carries out the laws made by Congress. Its leader is the president.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

The branch of government that makes laws for the country. It is made up of the Congress.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

This branch of the government makes sure laws are constitutional.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive