SS, Unit 3, Lessons 9-10, The Constitution

Why did the Founding Fathers start the Constitution with "We the People"?

• Because it was created by the people and for the people.

• Because they wanted the government to have total control.

• Because they wanted the power of the people to be limited.

What do you call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Amendments

• The Preamble

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• To protect the power of the government

• To ensure that the President had power

• To protect the rights of the citizens of the U.S.

What do you call and addition to the Constitution that may change or add new laws?

• Preamble

• Declaration

• Constitution

• Amendment

Why did the Founding Fathers allow the Constitution to be amended? Choose TWO.

• It allowed the government to change over time.

• It allowed the President to have certain powers.

• It protected the natural rights of U.S. citizens.

• It gave the Legislative Branch the power to make laws.

What do you call the President's power to reject bills that pass through Congress?

• Declaration

• Preamble

• Amendment

• Veto

What system did the U.S. government put in place to ensure that one branch doesn't become too powerful?

• Representative Government

• Checks and Balances

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

What do you call the system of government that states that citizens can vote for people to represent them in government?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Representative Government

• Bill of Rights

What part of the Constitution was written to divide the government into three branches, with each branch having its own job?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Bill of Rights

• Representative Government

What did the Founding Fathers include in the Constitution to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Bill of Rights

• Representative Government