Preamble to the Constitution Quiz

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To list the amendments

• To introduce the articles

• To state the purpose of the Constitution

• To provide a summary of laws

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution in over 230 years?

• 10

• 27

• 38

• 50

What does the term "amend" mean in the context of the Constitution?

• To remove

• To change

• To add

• To ignore

What fraction of Congress is required to propose an amendment to the Constitution?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/4

How many states must ratify an amendment for it to be added to the Constitution?

• 1/2 of the states

• 2/3 of the states

• 3/4 of the states

• All states

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Articles

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Which amendment protects the first main five freedoms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What does the "P" in the acronym PARTS stand for?

• Press

• Petition

• People

• Politics

What freedom does the "S" in the acronym PARTS represent?

• Speech

• Security

• Service

• Society

What does the freedom of religion protect?

• The right to vote

• The right to bear arms

• The right to worship freely

• The right to a fair trial