What is the Constitution?

• The most popular newspaper in the U.S.

• Our current plan for the United States government

• Test that immigrants must pass to become citizens

• A list of the laws for Americans

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What is the Preamble?

• Changes to the Constitution

• The amendment that protects free speech

• The name of the National Anthem

• Beginning of and goals for the Constitution

What can the government create to “establish justice”?

• Towns

• Schools

• Courts

• Shopping malls

What does the government have to do to “insure domestic tranquility”?

• keep peace and order

• raise taxes higher each year

• take away the right to vote

• release criminals from jail

What does “provide for the common defense” mean?

• The government can create a military

• The government can raise taxes

• The government can pass laws

• The government can buy new land

What are checks and balances?

• Balancing your checkbook

• Checking to make sure criminals go to court

• Limiting the powers of each branch of government

• Giving unlimited powers to the President

What divides the roles of the government into the three branches?

• Representation

• Democrats and Republicans

• Great Compromise

• Separation of Powers

Which branch of government enforces laws and includes the president?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

Which branch of government makes laws and includes congress?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above