Constitution

What are the Bill of Rights?

• laws that all citizens of the United States must follow

• Rights of any current President of the United States

• last 10 amendments to the Constitution

• first 10 amendments to the Constitution

What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• enforce laws

• create laws

• interpret laws

• explain laws in simple language to citizens

What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?

• enforce laws

• create laws

• interpret laws

• explain laws in a simple language that citizens can understand

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• enforce laws

• create laws

• decides whether or not laws are working fairly

• explain laws to citizens in a simple language

What is the Constitution?

• a song that describes our country

• a branch of government that makes laws for our country

• a document that explains how the President is elected

• a document that explains how our government works and the rights of citizens

Which is the section of additions or changes to the Constitution?

• Articles

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Laws

Which section of the Constitution comes first?

• Articles

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Laws

Why did the Articles of Confederation NOT work?

• there were no laws that citizens had to follow

• citizens refused to abide by laws

• it was too confusing

• states had more power than the federal government

Which of the following was NOT in the Bill of Rights?

• gave people the right to freedom of religion

• gave people the right to freedom of speech

• gave people the right to bear arms

• gave people the right to vote

Which two groups make up the Legislative Branch?

• President and House of Representatives

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and Supreme Court

• Vice President and Senate