SS Review Units 5-7

When was the US Constitution written?

• 1789

• 2020

What is the introduction to the US Constitution called?

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose for creating the US Constitution?

• To create a more perfect government & unite Americans in a peaceful nation.

• To create a bunch of rules that are not important

When was the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?

• 1791

• 2019

What is the Bill of Rights?

• Rules no one has to follow

• A list of rights all Americans are entitled to have

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 19

• 10

In the judicial branch, laws are--

• interpreted or checked

• not checked

Which branch of government writes or makes new laws?

• Constitution

• Legislative

One responsibility of the Executive Branch is to see that laws are--

• followed by citizens.

• NOT followed by citizens.

Lewis and Clark learned about the land and---

• American Tribes

• the location of gold