The Constitution

What is the first part of the Constitution called?

• The Beginning

• The Preamble

• The First Amendment

• The Constitution

The name for the first ten amendments of the Constitution which ensure that the government cannot take away personal freedoms is

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Slavery was abolished in 1865 by which Amendment?

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 13

• Amendment 19

What is an amendment?

• A change or addition

• An introduction or statement of purpose

• A formal meeting called for a special purpose

• A belief or judgement of an individual group

What is the The highest form of law in the country?

• Democracy

• The Constitution

• A Monarchy

• The Bill of Rights

According to the Constitution, where does government get its power?

• From the King

• From the Supreme Court

• From the President

• From the People

Which Amendment allowed women to vote?

• 1st

• 19th

• 13th

• 15th

Why were the Articles of Confederation changed and a new Constitution was created?

• They were considered too weak

• They were too old to use

• No one agree on the same amendments

• They were not ratified

What is a monarchy?

• A government ruled by a President

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A government ruled by the people

• It's where the king and queen live

What does ratify mean. There are three answers.

• accept

• approve

• pass

• reject