The Constitution

The __________________ is the highest law in the land.

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Preamble

Which was NOT a purpose of the United States Constitution?

• to outline a new government

• to outline the laws people in the United States must follow

• to declare the country’s independence from England

• to outline the rights the people in the United States have

Who were the “framers” or “founding fathers” of the United States?

• the men who wrote the US Constitution

• the men who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”

• the men who fought in the war against England

• the men who built the Statue of Liberty

What year was the constitution written and ratified?

• 1787

• 1687

• 1987

• 1887

Why are the first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution, “We the people” important?

• It illustrates how the people have no voice in government.

• It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the people.

• It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the president.

• It illustrates how the King is in charge of the government.

What is the Preamble?

• The introduction to the Articles of Confederation

• The conclusion to the Articles of Confederation

• The introduction to the Constitution

• The conclusion to the Constitution

Why was the constitution necessary?

• The Articles of Confederation were too weak.

• The King of England demanded that Constitution be written.

• The framers thought it was a good idea.

• The framers thought it was a bad idea.

Which line from the Preamble matches this image?

• We the people

• in order to form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• secure the blessings of liberty

How long do house members serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• For life

How long do Senate members serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• For life