The US Constitution

The Preamble of the US Constitution:

• is a list of freedoms guaranteed in the 1st amendment

• the introductory paragraph of the US Constitution

• list of powers granted to the state governments

Which phrase in the Preamble informs us that the new constitution will set up a democratic form of government?

• "We the people"

• "secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity"

• "establish justice"

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

• 10

• 17

• 27

• 50

The Framers wrote the Constitution because (2 correct responses):

• They were bored

• The states had too much power

• We needed a strong central (Federal) government

• We needed strong state governments.

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution?

• British Laws

• Life and Liberty Laws

• Rules of Law

• Bill of Rights

What is NOT protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Prosperity

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Speech

What is NOT a part of the US Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Bill of Rights

According to the Preamble, the authority of the federal government comes from the ___.

• electoral college

• states

• people

• President

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

• secure the blessings of liberty

• provide for the common defense

• insure domestic tranquility

• promote the general welfare

The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.

• provide for the common defense

• insure domestic tranquility

• form a more perfect union

• secure the blessings of liberty