Civics & Government: Constitutional Government

What is the foundation of the National government and Legal system in the United States?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Magna Carta

The U.S. is a republic - what does that mean?

• It's a form of government system in which citizens elect the people who will govern them

• Its a form of government system in which only the RICH elect the people who will govern them

What is the name of the 'introduction of the Constitution'?

• Amendment

• Preamable

• Articles

What is NOT a goal from the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To unite the states under one government

• To prevent women and slaves from voting

• To establish a nation where people live peacefully

• To make prosperity and freedom possible for everyone

How many articles were in the original U.S. Constitution?

• 8

• 7

• 10

• 24

What was NOT part of the original 7 articles following the preamble?

• Provide 3 branches of government

• Establish rights of states

• Allow women to vote

• Set forth procedures for ratifying and amending

A constitutional amendment can be proposed by Congress if it is supported by ... majorities in both the House and Senates (fill in the blank)

• three-fourths

• nine-tenths

• one-fourths

• two-thirds

Amendments ensure a ... support (fill in the blank)

• Local

• National

• State

• American

Did the original U.S. Constitution specifically describe the citizens' rights?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

What was the name of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution in 1791?

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Responsibilities

• Bill of Rights