U.S. Constitution

Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What is a constitution?

• A list of a person's rights and freedoms

• A plan for government

• An agreement between the King and his people

What document was written first?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• U.S. Bill of Rights

What is the preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• The reasons for breaking up with Great Britain

• A list of a person's rights and freedoms

• An introduction and reasons for writing the document

What idea best reflects "We the People"?

• Natural rights

• Social contract

• Popular sovereignty

Articles I, II, and III in the U.S. Constitution set up __________.

• the three branches of government

• how to change the Constitution

• the Supreme Court.

What are the two parts of Congress?

• House of Representatives, House of Commons

• Parliament, U.S. Senate

• U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate

How long is the President's term in office?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Who is our president?

• Mike Pence

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

What was the name of our first attempt at national government?

• Albany Plan

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution