Understanding the United States Constitution

What is the highest law in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The United States Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

In 1787, a group of Americans met to write new rules for the government. Among them were Ben Franklin and ________.

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

What does Congress do?

• Makes laws

• Decides if laws are correct

• Writes the Constitution

• Enforces laws

The Bill of Rights is a part of the Constitution that lists the promises of rights to the American people. These include the right to believe what you wish and the right to say what you ____. A) want B) believe C) hear D) see.

• want

• believe

• hear

• see