Copy of Copy Of The U.S. Constitution M3W1

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• It is a written plan for how the government works, and a symbol of democracy.
• It is a set of rules that the legislative branch must follow.
• It is another word for the Articles of Confederation.

What are the three parts of the U.S. Constitution?

• The executive branch, legislative branch, and the judicial branch.
• The delegates, democracy, and sovereignty
• The preamble, articles, and amendments.

What is the purpose of the preamble?

• To look out for the welfare of the American citizens.
• To tell Americans why they need a government and a Constitution.
• To show that our country has loyal citizens.

What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

• The preamble branch, the article branch, and the amendments branch.
• The delegate branch, democracy branch, and sovereignty branch
• The executive branch, legislative branch, and the judicial branch

What is one reason the U.S. Constitution was written?

• The U.S. became a free country and needed a set of rules for Americans to follow.
• To keep other countries from invading the United States.
• To allow delegates to vote on the rights that all Americans should have.

Who played an important role in creating the U.S. Constitution?

• Citizens from Rhode Island
• Delegates from each state, including James Madison
• The Senate and the House of Representatives

Which of the following statements is true?

• The Executive Branch is made up of judges that make sure the laws are carried out fairly.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of the President and Vice President, and is headquartered in the White House.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and is headquartered in the Capitol Building.

Which of the following statements is true?

• The Judicial Branch is made up of the court systems, and it is headquartered in the Supreme Court.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of judges that make sure the laws are carried out fairly.
• The Executive Branch is made up of members of Congress, and is headquartered in the White House.

What is the name given to the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• The preamble
• The Bill of Rights
• The Most Important Rights

True or False: The Constitution has never been changed since it was originally written in 1787.

• True
• False