Understanding the U.S. Constitution

When was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1865

Why was it important for the United States to approve a Constitution?

• To start a war

• To have a plan for the government

• To declare independence

• To create new states

What is the nickname of the Constitution?

• The Great Charter

• The Supreme Law

• The Highest Law in the Land

• The People's Law

Why is the Constitution called the 'Highest Law in the Land'?

• Because all other laws must follow it

• Because it was written by important people

• Because it is the most famous

• Because it is the oldest document

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• For the People

• In the Beginning

• By the People

• We the People

Why do the words 'We the People' start the Constitution?

• To show it was written by the king

• To show it was written by the government

• To show it was written for the army

• To show it was written for the people

How many articles are in the Constitution?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 27

What do the 27 amendments to the Constitution include?

• New laws

• Government positions

• Rights of the people

• New states

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Great Amendments

• The Bill of Rights

• The People's Rights

• The Supreme Amendments

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment