Comparing the Texas and US Constitution

1. What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified (accepted)?

• 1755

• 1776

• 1787

2. Why does a country need a constitution?

• So people do not have a choice of how to live.

• So the country has laws.

• So the states can tell other countries what to do.

3. How many amendments does the Texas Constitution have?

• 10

• 55

• 300+

4. According to the U.S. Constitution, who makes the laws for the country?

• The President

• Congress

• The States

5. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 11

• 58

• 200

• 27

6. Both Constitutions are meant to protect people's rights.

• True

• False

7. According to the Texas Constitution, who is the leader of the state?

• President

• Mayor

• Lieutenant

• Governor

8. What year was the Texas Constitution ratified (accepted)?

• 1993

• 2000

• 1876

9. Do both constitutions have a Bill of Rights?

• Yes

• No

10. What is protected by a Bill of Rights?

• The Laws

• States Rights

• Individual Rights