Constitution Day

When was the Constitution written?

• 2001

• 1787

• 1900

• 1776

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A bill that the United States had to pay

• The bill you get when you become a citizen

• The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution

• Not important - who cares about that anyway?

What right do Americans get under the First Amendment to the Constitution?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to bear arms

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech

True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong federal government.

• True

• False

True or false: The Constitution had to be ratified, or accepted, by 9 of the 13 original states.

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT present at the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John Jay

How many branches of government are there?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 6

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

• Educational

• Legislative

• Judical

• Executive

Which Amendment to the Constitution allows citizens to have a trial by jury?

• First

• Third

• Fifth

• Seventh

What day is Constitution Day celebrated every year?

• May 5th

• September 17th

• October 1st

• July 4th