Constitution Day!

Constitution Day is celebrated every​​ (a)   in the United States!

• July 4th

• September 17th
• November 11th

• February 22nd

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are two different names for the SAME document...

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They are DIFFERENT documents with specific meaning and significance in U.S. history!

What is the name of the current PLAN OF GOVERNMENT for the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

Which option is a TRUE statement about the U.S. Constitution?

• 1. The Constitution ensures that all states have the same equal rights and powers, regardless of time in the Union

• The original 13 states are given the most power by the Constitution

The introduction to the Constitution is called the...

• Grand Opening

• Bill of Rights

• Preface

• Preamble

Which of these quotes from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution BEST indicates the desire of the Framers to create a nation that would benefit future generations after them?

• "Secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"

• "Provide for the common defense"

• "Ensure domestic Tranquility"

• "We the People"

How many ARTICLES are there in the Constitution?

These describe the form and function of the U.S. government.

• 3

• 7

• 9

• 11

The Bill of Rights is the first ___ Amendments, or changes, to the U.S. Constitution:

• 7

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 27

Match each number to complete each Fill-in-the-Blank statement!

• 27

• The Constitution is made up of ___ articles that outline the plan of government in the U.S.

• 7

• There are ___ TOTAL amendments to the Constitution!

• 3

• The Bill of Rights is the name for the first ___ amendments to the Constitution!

• 535

• Government in the U.S. is divided into ___ Branches.

• 10

• Article I of the Constitution describes the powers of Congress. There are ___ members of Congress today!

An AMENDMENT is...

• A law codified in the Constitution that is permanent

• A change that has been made to the Constitution

• A suggestion for a law that is awaiting a vote by the people

• A power given to the Judicial Branch to declare a law constitutional or unconstitutional