Civics Day February 2024

When was the US Constitution adopted?

• June 6, 1801

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1776

• August 12, 1812

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To outline the responsibilities of the President

• To highlight the principles and values the government should uphold

• To establish the powers of the Supreme Court

• To explain the structure of the government

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• President of the United States

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• Create and debate laws

• Make important decisions about national issues

• Interpret the laws and ensure they are constitutional

• Enforce the laws

What principles does the US Constitution establish?

• Oligarchy, individual rights, and the rule of law

• Monarchy, individual rights, and the rule of law

• Democracy, individual rights, and the rule of law

• Dictatorship, individual rights, and the rule of law

What is the process called that allows the Constitution to be changed?

• Modification

• Alteration

• Amendment

• Revision

What is the main function of the Executive Branch?

• Make laws

• Interpret the laws

• Enforce the laws passed by Congress

• Ensure the laws are constitutional

What phrase does the Constitution begin with?

• We the Rulers

• We the People

• We the Government

• We the Citizens

What is the significance of the Constitution?

• It limits individual rights

• It gives unlimited power to the President

• It protects our freedoms and provides a system of checks and balances

• It establishes the principles of dictatorship