Hey Scarlett, Maya, and Zoe! Can you tell me what the purpose of the Preamble in the US Constitution is?

US Constitution Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of the Preamble is to introduce the goals and principles of the Constitution and to establish the authority of the government.
The purpose of the Preamble is to establish the rights and freedoms of the citizens.
The purpose of the Preamble is to provide a historical background of the United States.
The purpose of the Preamble is to outline the specific powers and responsibilities of the President.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey Grace, Rohan and Evelyn! Can you guess which document served as the first constitution of the United States before the US Constitution was ratified?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
Articles of Confederation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nora, Rohan, and William are having a debate about the US Constitution. Can you help them settle the argument by telling them how many amendments are there in the US Constitution?
27
100
50
10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lily, Charlotte, and Zoe are having a debate about the U.S. Constitution. Which amendment are they discussing if it guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Second Amendment
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Charlotte, Nora, and Ethan are discussing the US Constitution. Ethan wonders, 'What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution?'
Charlotte suggests, 'It's to grant more power to the government.'
Nora argues, 'No, it's to protect individual rights and limit the power of the government.'
Ethan thinks, 'Or maybe it's to promote equality among citizens.'
Charlotte jokes, 'Or to establish a monarchy in the United States.'
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Luna, Anika, and Kai are playing a game of 'Government Roles'. They are trying to figure out which branch of government, according to the US Constitution, has the superpower of making laws. Can you help them?
Administrative
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Noah, Harper, and Michael are playing a game of 'Government Roles'. They are trying to figure out which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws in the US Constitution. Can you help them out?
Administrative
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
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