Constitution Quiz

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Preamble

• Declaration of Independence

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?

• Electoral College

• the states

• the people

• the President

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people...?"

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.

• Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.

• The people of Massachusetts.

• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"?

• liberty

• general welfare

• domestic tranquility

• common defense

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of "fairness?"

• General Welfare

• Justice

• Domestic Tranquility

• Common Defense

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of "peace in our country?"

• Common Defense

• Justice

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution and the United States Government.

• Purposes

• Amendments

• Articles

• Chapters

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."

• common defense

• liberty

• general welfare

• perfect union

What does the word tranquility mean?

• Sleepy

• Peace

• All of the above

• Crazy

"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?

• to ourselves and our posterity

• in order to form a more perfect union

• We the People

• do ordain and establish