Constitution Test

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union," is the opening line from...

• The Preamble to the Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The closing of the Constitution

What IS the constitution?

• The highest form of law in the U.S.
• Rules to follow
• An agreement between nations

Changes to the Constitution are called___________.

• Amendments
• Changes
• Constitutionals

The first amendment guarantees the _______________________________

• the right to own a gun.
• the right to assemble.
• the right to a speedy trial.

The second amendment gives the right to

• a speedy trial
• bear arms
• freedom of speech

The 4th amendment protects citizens from

• double jeopardy
• search and seizure
• troops in your home

What is the 5th amendment?

• Right to remain silent
• Right to bear arms
• Right to a jury

What does impeachment mean?

• The selection of a Supreme Court Justice
• To accuse an official of some wrongdoing
• The resignation of an official

The Bill of Rights is a name for the ________________________________

• the 7 articles of the Constitution
• the 7 Principles of the Constitution
• The first 10 amendments of the Constitution

How many total amendments are there?

• 32
• 27
• 18