Understanding the U.S. Constitution and Government

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To create state laws

• To declare independence from Britain

• To outline the structure of the government

• To establish a monarchy

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1865

What event marked the beginning of America's independence from Britain?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Constitution

• The Civil War

What document was signed on July 4th, 1776?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

What type of government did the framers want to avoid?

• A republic

• A dictatorship

• A monarchy

• A democracy

How many branches of government did the framers establish?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Military

How long do members of the House of Representatives serve?

• Eight years

• Six years

• Four years

• Two years

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

What is the role of the President's Cabinet?

• To declare war

• To make laws

• To advise the President

• To oversee the Supreme Court