Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What are the three branches of government according to the Constitution?

• Congress, President, Governor

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Senate, House, Supreme Court

What is the Bill of Rights?

• A list of the first 10 laws made by the government

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• The beginning part of the Constitution

• A list of rules for the president

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Why was the Constitution written?

• To make new rules instead of the old ones

• To write the Declaration of Independence

• To choose a president

• To create new taxes

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Who makes the laws for the country?

• President

• Congress

• Court

• None of these

Was the Constitution written in 1776?

• Yes

• No

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Is the Supreme Court a part of the President's team?

• Yes

• No

Is the president the head of the Executive Branch?

• Yes

• No

Can we change the Constitution with new rules?

• Yes

• No

Which branch of government checks if the laws are just?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judiciary

• None of these

When was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1812