U.S. Constitution and the Government

What document provides the rights, freedoms, and system of government for the United States?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Emancipation Proclamation

Who wrote many parts of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Ben Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

When was the Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1812

• 1987

What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

• The Preamble

• The Body

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles

Where was the Constitution written?

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Richmond

• Washington, D.C.

What are the first 10 amendments called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles

• The Preamble

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to choose what church you go to?

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Assembly

Which first amendment freedom allows reporters to report the news?

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Assembly

Which 1st Amendment right allows people to write those who get elected to office?

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of the Press

• Right to Petition

The 2nd Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms. What does that mean?

• own swords

• own guns

• own dogs

• own bears